In a population of 5000, with birth rate of 30/1000 population,
15 children died during first year life in a year: of these 9 died
during first month of life. What is the infant mortality rate
in this population? a. 100 b. 60 c. 150 d. 45
Health · Fri Jul 15 2022
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Birth rate = 30/1000
In 5000 population, no. of live birth= (30/1000) × 5000 = 150
No. of death before 1 year of age = 15
IMR = (No. of death of children less than one year of age/No. of live
birth in the same year) × 1000
IMR = (15/150) × 1000 = 100
Answer A is correct
Infant mortality rate - 100