A demographer wants to study the mortality of infants specifically related to birth trauma or congenital issues. Which rate is best? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A demographer wants to study the mortality of infants specifically related to birth trauma or congenital issues. Which rate is best?

A. Crude death rate

B. Neonatal mortality rate

C. Post-neonatal mortality rate

D. Standardized death rate

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Neonatal deaths (first 28 days) are heavily driven by endogenous factors like birth defects and birth trauma.

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