Which one of the following is the most sensitive Indicator of the health of a community? A)Birth rate B)Infant mortality rate C)Death rate D)Maternal mortality rate
Option B) Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) s most widely accepted as one of the most sensitive indicator of health status of a country/region due to several reasons. The IMR always reflect the overall health scenario of a region/ country. The rate is low in developed countries and high to very high in developing underdeveloped countries. If health infrastructure (preventive and curative infrastructures) of a region of a country is very good, the IMR is always good.
