Infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as number or deaths of
infants under age one per: a. 1000 births b. 1000 live births c. 1000 midyear population d. 1000 women of reproductive age group
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The correct answer to the question is b. 1000 live births.
The infant mortality rate (IMR) is a measure used to assess the number of deaths that occur in infants within the first year of life. It is calculated as the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
To calculate the IMR, you would divide the number of infant deaths that occur within a specific time period by the number of live births during that same period. This ratio is then multiplied by 1,000 to express the rate per 1,000 live births.
For example, if there were 50 infant deaths in a given year and 10,000 live births during that year, the IMR would be calculated as follows:
IMR = (50 / 10,000) * 1,000 = 5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births
This rate provides valuable information about the health and wellbeing of infants within a particular population. It helps to identify areas that may need more attention and resources to reduce infant mortality rates and improve overall infant health outcomes.