Review health data of local health jurisdictions and establishing priorities for funding for the upcoming fiscal year. After reviewing the following information Eagle Rock County San Marino County Baldwin County Population <64 years 2,490,653 299,658 250,765 >65 years 372,166 99,885 2,857 Total Population 2,862,819 399,543 253,622 Number of Deaths <64 yrs 4955 900 1854 >65 yrs 9,845 3,700 455 Total Deaths 14,800 4,600 2,309 Cause of Death Coronary Heart Disease 6,200 1,800 790 Cancer 3,300 1,000 429 Homicide 3,100 800 450 Motor Vehicle Accident 2,200 1,000 640 1. Calculate and compare the crude and age-specific death rates for each of the three counties (refer to the information Crude, Specific, and Adjusted Rates in the module homepage). Based on the crude death rate, which county appears to have the greatest need for funding? Does the age-specific death rate change your view regarding which county has a greater need for funding? Explain. Why is it possible to have a low crude rate and higher age-specific death rates? 2. Calculate and compare the cause-specific death rates (Use the information at http://www.pitt.edu/
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