This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other Key Definitions & Concepts, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Most universally accepted indicator of health status of whole population and their socioeconomic conditions among the following is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. MMR, B. IMR, C. Life expectancy, D. Disease notification rates
B: IMR
Answer: B: IMR 
Explanation: Infant moality rate: Is one of the most universally accepted indicator of health status. IMR is a sensitive indicator of availability, utilization and effectiveness of health care, paicularly perinatal care. MCC of Infant moality in India are low bih weight & prematurity.