Standardized mortality ratio
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The Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) is a measure used to compare the mortality rate of a study population to that of a standard population. It is commonly used in epidemiology and public health to assess whether the number of observed deaths in a specific population is higher or lower than expected.
Calculation[edit | edit source]
The SMR is calculated as follows:
- \[ \text{SMR} = \frac{\text{Observed Deaths}}{\text{Expected Deaths}} \]
- Observed Deaths refers to the actual number of deaths recorded in the study population.
- Expected Deaths is the number of deaths that would be expected based on the age-specific mortality rates of the standard population.
Interpretation[edit | edit source]
An SMR of 1 indicates that the mortality rate in the study population is equal to that of the standard population. An SMR greater than 1 suggests a higher mortality rate, while an SMR less than 1 indicates a lower mortality rate.
Applications[edit | edit source]
The SMR is widely used in various fields, including:
- Occupational health: To assess the mortality risk of workers exposed to hazardous substances.
- Environmental health: To evaluate the impact of environmental factors on mortality.
- Healthcare quality: To compare the performance of healthcare facilities.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
While the SMR is a useful tool, it has limitations:
- It does not account for confounding variables that may affect mortality.
- It assumes that the age distribution of the study population is similar to that of the standard population.
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