Infant mortality

• What does infant mortality refer to?

  Deaths of children under age 5
• What does infant mortality indicate about a society?

  It shows how well a society cares for vulnerable members
• What conditions contribute to the survival of children under 5?

  Access to clean water, healthcare, and parental care
• How does the survival of children under 5 relate to their quality of life?

  Survival indicates a healthy life with necessary resources
• Who stated that infant mortality reflects the health of a society?

  Hans Rosling
• Why is infant mortality considered a significant indicator of societal health?

  Because children are very fragile and vulnerable
• What does a low infant mortality rate, such as 14 out of 1000 in Malaysia, indicate about the society?

  It indicates effective protection against dangers
• How many children die out of 1000 in Malaysia according to the study material?

  14 children
• What does the survival of 986 children out of 1000 suggest about their parents and society?

  They manage to protect them from dangers
• What types of dangers do parents and society protect children from?

  Germs, starvation, violence, and more
• What does infant mortality indicate about a society's health?

  It indicates overall societal health and safety
• What can be inferred about a society with high infant mortality?

  It likely struggles with healthcare and safety