Infant mortality rate is defined as

(A) Number of infant deaths per 1000 live birth # Infant mortality rate is the ratio of deaths under 1 year of age in a given year to the total number of live births in the same year; usually expressed as a rate per 1000 live births.> It is one of the most universally accepted indicators of health status not only of infants, but also of whole population and of the socioeconomic conditions under which they live.> In addition, the infant mortality rate is a sensitive indicator of the availability, utilization and effectiveness of health care, particularly perinatal care.