= Standardized mortality ratio
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The Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) is a measure used in epidemiology to compare the mortality rates of a specific population to a standard or reference population. It is often used to assess whether the mortality rate in a population (such as a certain geographic region or a specific group) is higher or lower than what would be expected based on the rates in a standard population, typically adjusted for age and sometimes other factors.
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