The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is calculated by the number of infant deaths (under one year of age) per 1,000 live births in a given year. In demographic studies, why is IMR considered a critical indicator of population health?
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It indicates the current fertility rate in a country
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It reflects the overall socio-economic development and healthcare quality
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It primarily measures the impact of migration on population size
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It helps to calculate the crude birth rate more accurately
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