Which rate is used to compare the number of inpatient deaths to the total number of inpatient deaths and discharges?

A) Net death rate
B) Gross death rate
C) Newborn death rate
D) None of the above


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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