Maternal & Child Health (MCH) in Primary Health Care
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Maternity Cycle and Toddler Growth &amp; Development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common and most important factor used to assess MCH status?

    <p>Mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?

    <p>Death of a female while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main causes of maternal mortality?

    <p>Hemorrhage and sepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the non-obstetric causes of maternal mortality?

    <p>Anemia and malignancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preventive measure to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) related to age at first childbirth?

    <p>Promotion of family planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of still birth rate?

    <p>Death of fetus weighing 1000 gm or more, occurring during one year / 1000 total births (live + dead)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Perinatal Mortality Rate?

    <p>Late fetal deaths and early neonatal deaths in one year / live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

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