PHILICIA MORRIS
HLTH 485
DR. ATTIN
SEPTEMBER 2024
ACTIVITY: COMPUTATIONS IN BIOSTATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
1.
a. 135
b. 21.49
c. 127.5
d. 150
2.
a.1:8
b. 11.1%
c. 23.09 deaths per 100,000
3.
a. 100%
b. 21.0%
4. In Benin, the population pyramid is typically broad at the base, indicating a high birth rate and a larger pro
of younger individuals, with a relatively small elderly population. In contrast, the United States has a more
rectangular pyramid, reflecting a more balanced age distribution with a significant proportion of older adults
lower birth rate. This difference highlights Benin's youthful population and higher fertility rates compared to
aging population and lower birth rates in the United States.