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Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy Quiz

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What does the infant mortality rate specifically measure?

The average life expectancy of newborns

The number of infants who died per 1,000 live births (correct)

The total number of deaths of children under 1

The number of infants born alive in a year

Which formula correctly calculates the infant mortality rate?

(Total population) / (Births in a year) * 1000

(Number of deaths under 1) / (Number of live births) * 10

(Number of live births) / (Number of deaths under 1) * 1000

(Number of deaths under 1) / (Number of births) * 1000 (correct)

What does life expectancy represent?

The number of years an individual has already lived

The average number of years a newborn is expected to live (correct)

The maximum age that any individual can reach

The total number of years lived by a population

In which unit is the infant mortality rate expressed?

Per mille (‰) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy?

It provides a prediction of average lifespan at birth Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes towns and small cities in terms of population size?

They have between 10,000 and 200,000 inhabitants. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor contributing to the growth of urban settlements?

High levels of migration from the countryside to the city. Signup and view all the answers

What defines large cities in terms of population?

They have over 200,000 inhabitants. Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon describes the loss of city population to smaller settlements?

Deurbanisation. Signup and view all the answers

Why are urban settlements significantly related to industrial activities and services?

They provide better job opportunities and services. Signup and view all the answers

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Infant Mortality Rate

Represents the number of babies who die between 0-1 years old.
Expressed per 1000 live births (‰).
Calculated as: (Number of deaths under 1 year / Number of births) × 1000

Life Expectancy

Represents the average number of years a person is expected to live at birth.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to infant mortality rates and life expectancy. Understand how these metrics are calculated and their significance in public health. Explore the relationship between these statistics and broader health outcomes.