Mortality measures 1. Infant mortality rate (1 The number of infant deaths (one year of age or younger)per 1000 live births High IMRs led to the cultural practice in China and many other Asian societies a. a feast is prepared on the hundredth day b. This day was originally to celebrate the childs surviving the first few months of life, the most difficult period of time for survival C. In ancient times, the child was not given his/her name until the hundredth-day celebration 3 Important health indicatorMortality measures 1. Infant mortality rate ① The number of infant deaths (one year of age or younger) per 1000 live births. ② High IMRs led to the cultural practice in China and many other Asian societies. a. a feast is prepared on the hundredth day. b. This day was originally to celebrate the child’s surviving the first few months of life, the most difficult period of time for survival. c. In ancient times, the child was not given his/her name until the hundredth-day celebration. ③ Important health indicator