A municipality recorded 1000 live births and 45 deaths of children under 1 year in a year. What is the infant mortality rate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 45.0 per 1000 live births
- Step 1: Infant mortality rate = deaths under 1 year / live births x 1000.
- Step 2: 45 / 1000 x 1000 = 45.0 per 1000 live births.
Answer
45.0 per 1000 live births.
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