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Maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) are both important health indicators, but they measure different outcomes:
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR):
– Defines the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
– Measures the risk of death during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days after delivery
– Reflects the quality of prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR):
– Defines the number of deaths in infants under one year old per 1,000 live births
– Measures the risk of death during the first year of life
– Reflects the quality of prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care, as well as overall infant health and well-being
Key differences:
– MMR focuses on maternal deaths, while IMR focuses on infant deaths
– MMR measures deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, while IMR measures deaths during the first year of life
– MMR is usually expressed per 100,000 live births, while IMR is expressed per 1,000 live births
Both rates are important indicators of healthcare quality and outcomes, and efforts to improve maternal and infant health can have a positive impact on reducing both MMR and IMR.