The failure rate per HWY of Pearl index is given by
Correct Answer: x 1200
Description: The Pearl index is defined as the number of failures per 100 women-years of exposure . This rate is given by the formula:Failure rate per HWY: x 1200The factor 1200 is the number of months in 100yearsRef: PArk; 23rd ed; Pg 510
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