Infant Mortality Rates

Definition

Infant mortality rates refer to the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given population. It is an important indicator of the overall health and well-being of a society.

Related terms

Birth Rates: Birth rates represent the number of live births per 1,000 people in a population within a specific time period.

Immigration: Immigration refers to the movement of individuals from one country or region to another with the intention to settle permanently.

Life Expectancy: Life expectancy is the average number of years that an individual can expect to live, usually calculated from birth.