This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Definition & Concepts, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
50 people are suffering from cholera in a population of 5000. Out of 50 suffering from cholera, 10 died. But the total deaths are 50. What is the death rate? 
Select and explain. 
A. 1 per 1000, B. 5 per 1000, C. 10 per 1000, D. 20 per 100
C: 10 per 1000
Answer: C: 10 per 1000 
Explanation: Death rate is calculated as the total number of deaths per 1000 population. Since 50 persons died in 5000 population, the death rate would be 10 per 1000