Term: Age-Specific Mortality Rate

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-05

Definition:

The number of deaths in a particular age group in a given region, divided by the number of persons in that age group in that region.

Related concepts 

• Mortality Rate Calculation

Related terms 

• Age
• Child Mortality / Child Mortality Rate
• Determination of Rates
• Health Status Indicators
• Infant Mortality Rate
• Rate Standardization
• Region of Residence
• Regions in Manitoba
• Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR)

References 

• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
• Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)