Question 25 · LDEK · Classic health status indicators
Which epidemiological index is particularly useful for evaluating changes both in health and in sanitary or economic situation of a society?
- A. incidence rate.
- B. morbidity rate.
- C. case fatality rate.
- D. infant fatality rate.
- E. infant mortality rate per 1000 live births.
Hint
Look for the indicator that reacts fastest to changes in nutrition, sanitation and perinatal care, and note its proper denominator.
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