A town had 30 deaths of infants under one year and 2,500 live births. What is the infant mortality rate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12 per 1,000 live births
- Step 1: The rate is deaths over births times 1,000. Step 2. 30 / 2,500 x 1,000 = 12. Answer: 12 per 1,000. Why not the others: The others are errors.
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