Mortality rate, infant, female (per 1,000 live births)

This indicator quantifies the prevalence of female infant deaths occurring within the first year of life, expressed as the number of such deaths for every 1,000 female live births in a specified year. It serves as a crucial measure of health equity and social progress, highlighting disparities in neonatal care and identifying potential gaps in maternal health services, nutrition, and access to healthcare. High rates may signal systemic issues like inadequate medical infrastructure, poor socioeconomic conditions, or cultural factors influencing female health. By monitoring this rate, policymakers and health organizations can implement targeted interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for female infants and fostering gender equity in healthcare access. Source: