Identify the following formula:Total number of IP deaths (including NB) – deaths under 48 hours for a period / Total discharges (including NB) – deaths under 48 hours for a period 

A. Gross death rate
B. Net death rate
C. Inpatient death rate
D. AC death rate


Answer: B

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