what is imr

IMR stands for Infant Mortality Rate. It is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age. The infant mortality rate is an important indicator of the overall health of a society and is used to describe the occurrence of infant mortality in a population. It is also a useful indicator of a countrys level of health or development and is a component of the physical quality of life index. The IMR is not only a group of statistics but also a reflection of the socioeconomic development and effectively represents the presence of medical services in the countries. The IMR is an effective resource for the health department to make decisions on medical resources reallocation.