Perinatal Mortality Rate combines: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Perinatal Mortality Rate combines:
A. Late fetal deaths (stillbirths ≥28 weeks) and early neonatal deaths (0-6 days)
B. Neonatal and post-neonatal deaths
C. Maternal and infant deaths
D. Deaths from congenital anomalies only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Perinatal mortality, as defined by WHO, includes stillbirths from 28 weeks gestation and deaths in the first week of life, capturing risks around the time of birth for comprehensive assessment.

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