Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths under 1 year per: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths under 1 year per:
A. 1000 live births
B. 1000 population
C. 1000 total births
D. 1000 women
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IMR = (Infant deaths / Live births) × 1000.

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