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Which of the following is the correct definition of infant mortality rate (IMR)?
Which of the following is the correct definition of infant mortality rate (IMR)?
What is the definition of neonatal mortality?
What is the definition of neonatal mortality?
What is considered as low birth weight (LBW)?
What is considered as low birth weight (LBW)?
What is another name for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
What is another name for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
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What is the primary factor contributing to the complications of both diarrhea and pneumonia in infants?
What is the primary factor contributing to the complications of both diarrhea and pneumonia in infants?
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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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Test your knowledge on infant mortality with this quiz! Fill in the blank spaces to complete definitions of key terms such as infant mortality rate (IMR), neonatal mortality, low birth weight (LBW), and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
