What Are the Limitations of Crude Death Rate in Toxicology?
While the CDR provides a broad overview of mortality, it has limitations in toxicological studies:
Lack of Specificity: The CDR does not specify the causes of death, making it difficult to isolate deaths directly related to toxic exposures. Age and Sex Differences: Without age-standardization, comparisons between different populations may be misleading. Time Lag: There may be a delay between exposure to a toxin and the manifestation of health effects, complicating the interpretation of CDR data.
