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9. In 2001, a total of 15,555 homicide deaths occurred among males and 4,753 homicide deaths...

9. In 2001, a total of 15,555 homicide deaths occurred among males and 4,753 homicide deaths occurred among females. The estimated 2001 midyear populations for males and females were 139,813,000 and 144,984,000, respectively. (10 points)

A. Calculate the homicide-related death rates for males and for females.

B. What type(s) of mortality rates did you calculate in Question 9 A?

C. Calculate the ratio of homicide-mortality rates for males compared to females.

D. Interpret the rate you calculated in Question C as if you were presenting information to a policymaker.

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