st: dependent variables= mortality rates in GEE and sample size????

[Alison McCarthy <statslearner@live.com>]

Hi 
I have panel data of 38 countries over the period 1980 to 2005. I have calculated age standardized mortality rates in each of these countries. Can I use these as the outcome variable of internet in my GEE model or is there an issue because they are rates? 
Also is a sample size of 38 countries (obs 748) too small?
Thank you for your consideration of my problem in advance
Best wishes

 		 	   		  
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