The______________is the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year.

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Infant mortality rate is the specific term used to describe the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. Choice A, child mortality rate, is more broad and could refer to the mortality rate of children under the age of 18. Choice C, first year of life rate, is similar to the correct answer but not as commonly used. Choice D, baby mortality, is a less specific term and could refer to mortality rates for infants or young children.

The______________is the Number of Deaths of Infants Under One Year