Question

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what is the infant mortality rate?
the proportion of babies who die within the first day after birth
the proportion of babies who die within the first year after birth
the proportion of babies who die within the first month after birth
the proportion of babies who die within the first week after birth
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Explanation:

Infant mortality rate is a standard demographic and public health metric defined as the share of babies that die before reaching their first birthday, relative to live births in a population.

Answer:

the proportion of babies who die within the first year after birth