Infant mortality refers to the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given population. It is an important indicator of the overall health and well-being of a society.
Related terms
Child Mortality: Child mortality refers to the number of deaths of children under five years old per 1,000 live births.
Maternal Mortality: Maternal mortality refers to the number of deaths due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth per 100,000 live births.
Life Expectancy: Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live based on current age-specific death rates.