Child Mortality Rate (CMR)

Introduction to Child Mortality Rate (CMR) Calculator

The Child Mortality Rate (CMR) is a key indicator of child health and well-being. It represents the number of deaths of children under five years of age per 1,000 live births. The formula captures the mortality rate of young children within a specific population, providing crucial insights into broader health and social issues. The CMR is often used in global health assessments and policy-making.

Parameter usage:

• deathsUnder5 = number of deaths of children under 5 years
• liveBirths = number of live births

Output:

• CMR = child mortality rate per 1,000 live births

Data validation

The numbers should be non-negative, and liveBirths should not be zero.

Summary

This calculator provides the Child Mortality Rate (CMR) based on the number of deaths of children under five years of age and the number of live births. It is a critical metric for assessing child health and public health interventions.