This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Best measure of socioeconomic status ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Child moality rate, B. MMR, C. Low bih weight rate, D. Neonatal moality rate
A: Child moality rate
Answer: A: Child moality rate 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Child moality rate Under 5 moality rate (child moality rate) is the best indicator of socioeconomic status of country. IMR is best indicator for :- Health status of a community. Level of living. Effectiveness of MCH services. IMR is second best indicator of socioeconomic status of country (under 5 moality rate is more refined indicator for socioeconomic status).