Perinatal Mortality Rate

Perinatal Mortality Rate (PMR) is a statistical indicator that reflects the frequency of perinatal deaths in a certain population. It is calculated as the ratio of the number of perinatal deaths to the total number of births over a certain period of time.

PMR is an important indicator of population health and health system performance. A high rate of perinatal infant mortality indicates the presence of problems in the field of perinatology and may be associated with insufficient access to medical care, low levels of education and health of women, as well as other factors affecting the health of newborns.

The following formula is used to calculate PMR:

PMR = (number of perinatal deaths / total number of births) * 1000

For example, if 10,000 children were born in a population in a year, and 200 of them died, then the perinatal infant mortality rate will be equal to 2%.

A low PMR indicates good perinatal care and a healthy lifestyle for women. However, a high PMR may indicate a need to improve the health care system and take measures to prevent perinatal diseases.

In general, the perinatal infant mortality rate is an important indicator for assessing the health of the population and the performance of the healthcare system. It allows you to identify problems and identify areas for improving the situation.