Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths per:
- A 1000 live births
- B 1000 total births
- C 100,000 live births ✓
- D 100,000 women of reproductive age
Correct answer: C. 100,000 live births
Explanation
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) = (Number of maternal deaths / Number of live births) × 100,000. India's MMR per Sample Registration System (SRS) 2018–20 is 97 per 100,000 live births. It is distinct from Maternal Mortality Rate, which uses women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in the denominator. Using 1000 live births would be the Infant Mortality Rate format.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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