What is the infant mortality rate (IMR) according to National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5)?

Appeared in: JIPMER Pondicherry NO - 2022

Explanation

The question asks for the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) as per the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5).
The NFHS-5 (2019-21) report states that the IMR for India is 35.2 deaths per 1,000 live births.
This value is rounded to 35, making it the correct option.
This represents a significant improvement from the IMR of 40.7 reported in NFHS-4 (2015-16).

Option A: This value represents the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR), not the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).
Option B: This value is from a different data source and time period.
Option C: This is an incorrect value for the national IMR according to recent major surveys like NFHS or SRS.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) according to National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
IMR is a critical indicator of a country's overall health status, reflecting the effectiveness of maternal and child health services, socioeconomic development, and public health policies.
Nurses are at the forefront of efforts to reduce IMR through health education, promoting antenatal care, ensuring skilled birth attendance, providing essential newborn care, and facilitating immunization.
Understanding these key statistics helps nurses and public health professionals to identify high-risk populations and plan targeted interventions.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the specific statistical indicator the question is asking for, which is the 'Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)'.
Next, identify the specific data source mentioned, which is the 'National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5)'. This is crucial as different surveys (like SRS) will have different values.
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge of key national health statistics.
Recall that the NFHS-5 IMR is 35.2 per 1,000 live births, which rounds to 35.
Mentally eliminate other options by identifying what they represent. Recognize that 25 is the NMR from the same survey (NFHS-5) and 32 is an older IMR value from a different survey (SRS 2018).

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) according to National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5).
Stem keywords: infant mortality rate, IMR, National Family Health Survey-5, NFHS-5
Lead-in keywords: What is
Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.

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