Case-Fatality Rate (CFR): This is the proportion of individuals diagnosed with a specific disease or condition that results in death within a specified period.
CFR Calculation: Number of deaths from a specific disease or condition/Number of diagnosed cases of the disease or condition x 100%
It helps in understanding the severity and lethality of a particular disease or condition. It can guide public health interventions and resource allocation.
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): This is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births from any pregnancy-related cause during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period.
MMR Calculation: Number of maternal deaths / Number of live births x 100,000
It reflects the quality of maternal healthcare services and societal factors affecting women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth. It guides efforts to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce maternal mortality.
Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR): This is the number of deaths of infants within the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.
NMR Calculation: Number of neonatal deaths (within first 28 days of life) / Number of live births x 1,000
It specifically focuses on the mortality of newborns during the most vulnerable period of their lives. It is useful in identifying areas for improvement in neonatal care and interventions to reduce neonatal mortality.