5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct definition of infant mortality rate (IMR)?
The number of deaths of children under one year of age per live births
What is the definition of neonatal mortality?
New-born death occurring within postpartum
What is considered as low birth weight (LBW)?
A birth weight of a live-born infant of less than 2,500 grams regardless of gestational age
What is another name for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
Crib death
What is the primary factor contributing to the complications of both diarrhea and pneumonia in infants?
Malnutrition
Study Notes
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
- Defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births
Neonatal Mortality
- Defined as the number of deaths of neonates (newborns from birth to 28 days) per 1,000 live births
Low Birth Weight (LBW)
- Defined as a birth weight of less than 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Also known as Cot Death or Crib Death
Complications of Diarrhea and Pneumonia in Infants
- Primary factor contributing to complications: Dehydration
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