Question

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) in Kerala.

1. The Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) in Kerala is 4.
2. Kerala's NNMR is one-fifth of the national average.
3. The national average for NNMR is 20.
4. Kerala's NNMR is higher than the national average.

• A. i, ii, iii
• B. iii, iv
• C. ii, iii
• D. ii മാത്രം

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i, ii, iii

• The neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NNMR) in the State is 4 which is one-fifth of the national average (20).

• Under-five mortality (under 5 MR) rate is 8, which again is one-fourth compared to all India figure (32).

• Perinatal Mortality Rate (PNMR), Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate (ENMR), Late Neo-natal Mortality Rate (LNNMR) and Post Neo-natal Mortality Rate (PNNMR) are far below the India figure.