The denominator for 'General Fertility Rate' is ____________.

Mid year population

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Mid year population of 15-45 years

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Mid year population of all women

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Mid year population of 15-45 year age group married women

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Solution

The correct option is B Mid year population of 15-45 years
The general fertility rate (GFR) is the total number of live births per 1,000 women of reproductive age. The reproducitve age is ususally considered as population of 15-45 years. Hence the denominator in general fertility rate pertains to Mid year population of 15-45 years.

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