What is premature death?
A. Dying at the average age of death for a specific population group
B. Dying after the average age of death for a specific population group
C. Dying earlier than the average age of death for a specific population group
D. Dying before one’s self-projected age of death
c
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The correct answer is C. Dying earlier than the average age of death for a specific population group.
Premature death refers to dying at a younger age than what is considered typical for a specific population. It is calculated by comparing an individual's age at death with the average age of death for the population group they belong to.
To determine premature death, you need to know the average age of death for the population group in question and compare it to the age at death of the individual. This information can typically be obtained from statistical databases or health records that track mortality data. By comparing the individual's age at death to the average age of death, you can determine if they died prematurely or not.