The calculation of ASDRs involves a few key steps: 1. Age-Specific Death Rates: Calculate the death rates for specific age groups within the population. 2. Standard Population: Choose a standard population with a known age distribution. 3. Apply Standardization: Multiply the age-specific death rates by the proportion of the standard population in each age group. 4. Sum the Results: Add the results to obtain the overall age standardized death rate.
This process ensures that the resulting rate reflects what the death rate would be if the population had the same age distribution as the standard population.
