Question

According to NIT is: Aayog's Health Index 2021-22, Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is

• A. Higher than the national average
• B. Lower than the national average
• C. Equal to the national average
• D. Not recorded

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lower than the national average

• According to NITI Aayog's Health Index reports and related government data, Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is significantly lower than the national average.

• Kerala consistently ranks as one of the best-performing states in India for health outcomes, including IMR, which is a key indicator in the NITI Aayog Health Index.

• In recent years, Kerala's IMR has been in the single digits, while the national IMR has been in the range of 25-30 per 1,000 live births .