Q.Write a short note on: Infant mortality rate

Birth rate (crude birth rate) is the number of live births per 1,000 population in a year; together with the death rate it determines the natural growth of population.

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Literacy rate is the share of the population aged 7 and above who can read and write with understanding, expressed as a percentage. It indicates educational progress and is a component of human development.

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Infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of children who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births in a year. It is a sensitive indicator of health, nutrition and living conditions.

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