I am looking to compare the slope of the relationship between hospital bed demand and age standardized mortality rates (ASMRs) between countries using different standard populations. Is it possible to calculate a single conversion factor or is it more complex?
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- Comparing the slope of the relationship between hospital bed demand and age standardized mortality rates (ASMRs) across countries using different standard populations involves intricate statistical analysis.
- It's not feasible to calculate a single conversion factor due to the variability in healthcare systems, demographic profiles, and the prevalence of diseases.
- Each country's data must be standardized using its population structure before making comparisons.
- This ensures that differences in ASMRs are not due to differences in age distribution.
- Advanced statistical methods like indirect standardization or regression analysis might be necessary to accurately compare slopes of such relationships.
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