Total number of TB cases in a community of 6000 population 150. Number death due to TB are 30. What is the TB specific death rate (per 1000 population) ?

Ans. is 'd' i.e., 0-5 Specific death rates When analysis is planned to throw light on etiology, it is essential to use specific death rates. The specified death rate helps identify paicular 'at risk' group (s) for prevention. It also permits comparison between different causes within same population. The specific death rates may be ? a) Cause or disease specific, e.g. TB, cancer, accident. b) Related to specific groups - e.g. age specific, sex specific.