In the SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS) bulletin 2020 data for India, which indicator has been used as the standard denominator for calculating the Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR)?
- A Per 1,000 total births (live + still)
- B Per 1,000 mid-year population
- C Per 1,000 live births ✓
- D Per 1,000 children aged 0-4 years
Correct answer: C. Per 1,000 live births
Explanation
Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) is defined as the number of deaths in children under 5 years per 1,000 live births per year. It is a key MDG/SDG indicator and is used by UNICEF/WHO to track child survival progress. India's SRS consistently uses live births as the denominator. As per SRS 2020, India's U5MR was 32 per 1,000 live births (down from 45 in 2014). It encompasses infant mortality (< 1 year) and child mortality (1-4 years). SDG 3.2 target is to reduce U5MR to ≤ 25 per 1,000 live births by 2030.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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