The Perinatal Mortality Rate includes which of the following components per 1000 total births?

• A Stillbirths and deaths within first 28 days of life
• B Stillbirths after 20 weeks and deaths within first 28 days
• C Deaths within first 42 days of life
• D Stillbirths and deaths within first 7 days of life ✓

Explanation

Perinatal Mortality Rate equals (stillbirths plus early neonatal deaths) divided by total births, multiplied by 1000. Early neonatal deaths are those occurring in the first 7 days of life. Total births include both live births and stillbirths. Option A incorrectly extends to 28 days. Option C describes late neonatal period. Option B uses incorrect gestational age cutoff.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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