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UID: PD-20241003-IN-11
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The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a key indicator of a country’s healthcare quality, representing the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births within the first year of life. High IMR is often linked to poverty, limited access to healthcare, malnutrition, and poor sanitation, while low IMR reflects better healthcare services, sanitation, maternal care, and socioeconomic conditions. This rate varies widely worldwide, with low-income countries experiencing the highest rates due to preventable causes like infections, birth complications, and preterm births. Interventions that improve maternal health, vaccination, prenatal care, and nutrition have been shown to reduce IMR significantly. Global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, actively work to lower IMR through policies, programs, and funding aimed at health education, sanitation, and nutrition in underserved regions. Monitoring IMR helps track health improvements and highlights areas needing urgent attention in healthcare and policy.
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