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What is the definition of MCH (Maternal & Child Health) according to the given text?
What is the definition of MCH (Maternal & Child Health) according to the given text?
- Health care only for children under 15 years of age.
- Preventive and curative health care for women only.
- Preventive, curative, promotive, and rehabilitative health care for mothers & children. (correct)
- Promotion of safe water supply and environmental sanitation.
Why are mothers and children considered as one unit in the context of MCH?
Why are mothers and children considered as one unit in the context of MCH?
- Because children are dependent on their mothers for food only.
- Because the fetus is part of the mother during the antenatal period. (correct)
- Because children are not affected by maternal diseases during pregnancy.
- Because child health is unrelated to mother health.
Why is MCH important according to the given text?
Why is MCH important according to the given text?
- Because it deals with non-preventable morbidity & mortality in the population.
- Because it caters to only 28% of the population in developing countries.
- Because nearly 72% of the population in developing countries comprises mothers and children. (correct)
- Because it focuses on elderly population who are at a higher risk.
What are the topics covered under MCH, as mentioned in the text?
What are the topics covered under MCH, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the most common and most important factor used to assess MCH status?
What is the most common and most important factor used to assess MCH status?
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What is the definition of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?
What is the definition of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?
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What are the main causes of maternal mortality?
What are the main causes of maternal mortality?
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What are the non-obstetric causes of maternal mortality?
What are the non-obstetric causes of maternal mortality?
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What is the preventive measure to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) related to age at first childbirth?
What is the preventive measure to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) related to age at first childbirth?
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What is the definition of still birth rate?
What is the definition of still birth rate?
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What is included in the Perinatal Mortality Rate?
What is included in the Perinatal Mortality Rate?
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