Which demographic indicator is used to BEST assess the quality of obstetric care in a population rather than the overall burden of maternal deaths?
- A Case Fatality Rate of obstetric complications ✓
- B Maternal Mortality Rate (MMRate)
- C Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMRatio)
- D Proportional Maternal Mortality Rate
Correct answer: A. Case Fatality Rate of obstetric complications
Explanation
Case fatality rate (CFR) of obstetric complications measures the proportion of women who die among those who develop severe obstetric complications. It directly reflects the quality and timeliness of emergency obstetric care rather than the number of events. MMRatio reflects maternal deaths per 100,000 live births (a population-level indicator). MMRate includes denominator as all women of reproductive age. CFR is the quality-of-care indicator.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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