Consider the following statements :
1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth.
2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The Infant mortality rate (IMR) is defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births during that year.
2. Statement 1 is incorrect because IMR considers deaths within the first year of life, not just within a month after birth.
3. Statement 2 is incorrect because IMR is calculated per 1,000 live births, not per 100 live births.
4. Neither statement is correct.