Numerator in maternal mortality ratio –
Correct Answer: Female death during pregnancy 8c puerperium
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Female death during pregnancy & puerperium * Maternal mortality ratio is defined as total number of maternal deaths i.e. deaths due to complications of child birth, pregnancy or within 42 days of delivery from 'puerperal causes' in the area during a given year Per 1000 or (100,000) live births in the same area during the same year.MMR =Total no. of female death due to complications of pregnancy, childbirth or with 42 days of delivery from puerperal causes in an area during a given year----------------------------------------------------------------Total no. of live birth in the same area & yearx 1000 (or 100,000)
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