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Why are crude birth rates limited as indicators?

1. Ignore migration
2. Do not reflect age composition
3. Overestimate literacy
4. Include income bias

Correct answer: Do not reflect age composition

Solution

Crude birth rate is a broad measure based on total population, so it does not account for the age structure of the population. Because age composition strongly affects births, the indicator can be misleading when comparing populations.

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