(documentation DeathsPerThousandFn EnglishLanguage "(DeathsPerThousandFn ?AREA ?YEAR) denotes the RealNumber that represents the number of deaths per thousand individuals in the population of the GeopoliticalArea ?AREA for Year ?YEAR. This number gives the average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear, also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.") |
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