<prompt> Total number of TB cases in a community of 6000 population 150. Number death due to TB are 30. What is the TB specific death rate per 1000 population ?201050-5  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., 0-5 Specific death rates When analysis is planned to throw light on etiology, it is essential to use specific death rates. The specified death rate helps identify paicular at risk group s for prevention. It also permits comparison between different causes within same population. The specific death rates may be ? a Cause or disease specific, e.g. TB, cancer, accident. b Related to specific groups - e.g. age specific, sex specific. 