Question

Which of the following statements correctly defines the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?

1. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is the number of deaths under one year of age occurring among 1000 live births.
2. IMR measures the number of deaths of children aged between one and five years.
3. IMR is calculated for a specific geographical area within a given year.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, iii

• The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a crucial indicator of a country's health status and socio-economic conditions.

• A lower IMR generally reflects better access to healthcare, improved sanitation, adequate nutrition, and effective public health programs.

• It specifically focuses on deaths within the first year of life, a period highly susceptible to preventable causes such as infections, birth complications, and malnutrition.