The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) is a critical indicator of child health. Which of the following correctly defines NMR?
- A Deaths of infants under 28 days per 1,000 live births ✓
- B Deaths of infants under 1 year per 1,000 live births
- C Deaths of infants under 7 days per 1,000 live births
- D Deaths of infants under 28 days per 1,000 total births
Correct answer: A. Deaths of infants under 28 days per 1,000 live births
Explanation
Neonatal Mortality Rate is defined as the number of deaths of live-born infants within the first 28 completed days of life per 1,000 live births in a given year. Option B describes IMR. Option C describes Early Neonatal Mortality Rate. The denominator is live births, not total births (which would include stillbirths).
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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