All the statements are true about standardization, except
High-Yield Explanation
Standard population: Is a population where numbers in each age and sex group are known
Two frequently used standard populations are:
Segi world population
European standard population
Choice of standard population is arbitrary:
Available standard populations may be used
Standard population may also be created using 2 populations
The national population need not always be taken as the standard population
Is commonly used in occupational studies: Comparison of mortality in an industry and general population
Can be used for occurrence of disease (rather than death)