Question

use the following scenario to answer questions 1-5. smithville is a community of 150,000 persons (70,000 females, 80,000 males). during 1985, there were 1,750 deaths from all causes. all cases of tuberculosis have been found, and they total 1100: 700 males and 400 females. in the past year 175 cases have been diagnosed. during 1985, there were 210 deaths from tuberculosis; 90 of those who died were male. calculate the sex-specific mortality rate for tuberculosis in males per 100,000.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant data

We need the number of male deaths from tuberculosis and the male population. From the scenario, male deaths from TB = 90, male population = 80,000.

Step2: Use mortality rate formula

The formula for mortality rate is $\frac{\text{Number of deaths from cause}}{\text{Population at risk}} \times k$, where $k = 100,000$ for per 100,000. So we calculate $\frac{90}{80000} \times 100000$.

Step3: Perform the calculation

First, simplify $\frac{90}{80000} \times 100000 = 90 \times \frac{100000}{80000} = 90 \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{450}{4} = 112.5$.

Answer:

112.5