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Nursing QUESTION #9159
Question 1
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) formula is:
\\text{IMR} = \\frac{\\text{Deaths of infants under 1 year}}{?} \\times 1000
What is the correct denominator?
  • Total population
  • Total deaths in the year
  • Number of live births in the same year✔️
  • Number of children under 5 years
Correct Answer Explanation

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is calculated as:

\\text{IMR} = \\frac{\\text{Deaths under 1 year of age}}{\\text{Number of live births in the same period}} \\times 1000

IMR is one of the most sensitive indicators of population health status and socioeconomic development. Pakistan's IMR is approximately 55–60 per 1,000 live births, which remains higher than the SDG target. Community health nurses play a crucial role in reducing IMR through vaccination, nutrition counseling, and antenatal/postnatal care.