Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.

-The data in Table 13.4 reveal that mean death rates per 100,000 in the United States are higher at age

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Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.
 
-The data in Table 13.4 reveal that mean death rates per 100,000 in the United States are higher at age <1 than in any other category under age 55.

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The mortality rate for infants (age <1) is typically higher due to factors like congenital conditions and complications related to birth, making it higher than other age categories under 55.

Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas