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?

    <p>Per mille (‰) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about life expectancy?

    <p>It provides a prediction of average lifespan at birth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They have between 10,000 and 200,000 inhabitants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>High levels of migration from the countryside to the city. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines large cities in terms of population?

    <p>They have over 200,000 inhabitants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deurbanisation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They provide better job opportunities and services. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Infant Mortality Rate

    Number of deaths of babies aged 0-1 per 1,000 live births.

    Calculation of Infant Mortality Rate

    (Number of deaths in children under 1) / (Number of births) * 1000

    Unit of Infant Mortality Rate

    Per mille (‰)

    Life Expectancy

    Average number of years a person is expected to live, starting from birth.

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    Purpose of Life Expectancy

    Measures average lifespan in a population

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    Urban Settlement

    A densely populated area with a high concentration of people and structures, characterized by industrial activities and services.

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    Towns and Small Cities

    Urban settlements with a population between 10,000 and 200,000 residents.

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    Large Cities

    Urban settlements with a population exceeding 200,000 residents.

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    Urban Growth

    Increase in the population and size of urban settlements, often due to migration from rural areas.

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    Deurbanization

    Decrease in the population of a city or urban area, often due to migration to smaller settlements.

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    Study Notes

    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.

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