What is South Africa's infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births?

What is South Africa's infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births?

• A. 10.2 per 1,000 live births
• B. 32.0 per 1,000 live births
• C. 24.3 per 1,000 live births
• D. 40.5 per 1,000 live births

Answer: (C)

Infant mortality rate shows how many babies die before their first birthday for every 1,000 live births in a population. In South Africa, recent official estimates place this rate in the mid-20s per 1,000 live births. The figure 24.3 per 1,000 aligns with these current data, reflecting ongoing improvements in maternal and child health while still being higher than many high-income countries due to historical HIV/AIDS impact and unequal access to care. So this value best matches the latest measurements. The other numbers would indicate a substantially lower or higher burden than what recent SA data show.

Infant mortality rate shows how many babies die before their first birthday for every 1,000 live births in a population. In South Africa, recent official estimates place this rate in the mid-20s per 1,000 live births. The figure 24.3 per 1,000 aligns with these current data, reflecting ongoing improvements in maternal and child health while still being higher than many high-income countries due to historical HIV/AIDS impact and unequal access to care. So this value best matches the latest measurements. The other numbers would indicate a substantially lower or higher burden than what recent SA data show.