We say that a Filipino has attained longevity when he is able to reach the average lifespan of Filipinos. What other statistic may be used to determine attainment of longevity?
- Age-specific mortality rate
- Proportionate mortality rate
- Swaroop's index
- Case fatality rate
Swaroop's index.
Swaroop's index is the percentage of the deaths aged 50 years or older. Its inverse represents the percentage of untimely deaths (those who died younger than 50 years).
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