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infant mortality

 

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Noun infant mortality has 1 sense
  1. infant deathrate, infant mortality, infant mortality rate - the death rate during the first year of life
    --1 is a kind of deathrate, death rate, morbidity, mortality, mortality rate, fatality rate

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Term: Infant Mortality

Description:

Infant mortality refers to the death of newborns or infants who are less than one year old. It is a vital statistic that is used to measure the overall health and well-being of a population, as well as the quality of healthcare and socio-economic conditions.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, infant mortality can refer to the number or rate of deaths of infants within a specific time frame, usually per 1,000 live births.

Example sentence: The government is implementing various measures to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal and child healthcare.

Sense 2:

Infant mortality can also refer to the study and analysis of the causes and patterns of infant deaths, known as infant mortality research. It aims to identify risk factors and develop strategies for prevention.

Example sentence: The research team conducted a comprehensive study on infant mortality to understand the reasons behind the high mortality rate in underprivileged communities.

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