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Which one of the following is the most sensitive Indicator of the health of a community? |
A. | Birth rate |
B. | Infant mortality rate |
C. | Death rate |
D. | Maternal mortality rate |
Answer» B. Infant mortality rate | |
Explanation: Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) s most widely accepted as one of the most sensitive indicator of health status of a country/region due to several reasons. The IMR always reflect the overall health scenario of a region/ country. The rate is low in developed countries and high to very high in developing underdeveloped countries. If health infrastructure (preventive and curative infrastructures) of a region of a country is very good, the IMR is always good. |
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