The Couple Protection Rate (CPR) in India is defined as the percentage of couples using any method of contraception among:
- A Eligible couples (women aged 15-49 years) ✓
- B All couples in the reproductive age group
- C Currently married women aged 15-49 years
- D All women aged 15-49 years regardless of marital status
Correct answer: A. Eligible couples (women aged 15-49 years)
Explanation
CPR is the percentage of eligible couples (women aged 15-49 years) using any family planning method among the total number of eligible couples. It is a key indicator under the Reproductive and Child Health program. The denominator includes all women of reproductive age, not just currently married women, making it broader than contraceptive prevalence rate among married women.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
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