Which of the following correctly distinguishes Maternal Mortality Rate from Maternal Mortality Ratio?
- A Rate uses women in reproductive age group as denominator; Ratio uses live births ✓
- B Rate uses live births as denominator; Ratio uses total population
- C Rate uses total births as denominator; Ratio uses live births
- D Rate and Ratio are synonymous terms used interchangeably
Correct answer: A. Rate uses women in reproductive age group as denominator; Ratio uses live births
Explanation
Maternal Mortality Rate uses women aged 15-49 years as the denominator, while Maternal Mortality Ratio uses live births as the denominator. The ratio is the more commonly reported indicator. Option B reverses the definitions. Option C incorrectly uses total births. Option D is incorrect as they are distinct measures.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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