Maternal Mortality Ratio is expressed per 100,000 live births primarily to:
A. Align with infant mortality rate units
B. Make the number easier to remember
C. Avoid very small decimal values for rare events
D. Simplify international comparisons
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Maternal deaths are relatively rare; using a base of 100,000 live births yields manageable numbers (e.g., 100-500) instead of tiny decimals (0.001-0.005), enhancing readability and comparison.
Explanation:
Life expectancy at birth is heavily influenced by early-life mortality; if many children die young, e₀ is low, but those surviving to 65 have already passed high-risk ages, so e₆₅ is naturally higher.
Explanation:
TFR is a period measure summing ASFRs across all reproductive ages (typically 15-49), estimating the average completed family size if current fertility patterns persist, crucial for population projections.
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