what does the IMR denotes?
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IMR : Infant Mortality Rate
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Infant Mortality Rate is denoted as IMR.
Explanation:
- IMR is the number of infant deaths 'under one-year-old' per 1000 live births. It is a measure of population health.
- IMR is calculated as the number of death within one year 'divided' by the 'number of live births', multiplied by 1000.
- The causes for infant mortality are premature birth, diseases like pneumonia, prolonged labor, malaria, malnutrition and low birth weight.
- Infant mortality can be prevented by proper pre-pregnancy and prenatal care, good sanitation procedures, addressing low birth weight, preterm birth and creating awareness about IMR.
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