State and discuss any two indicators that help in measuring the health status of a country.

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Two indicators that help in measuring the health status of a country are:

1. Life Expectancy at Birth:
- This measures the average number of years a newborn is expected to live
- Higher life expectancy indicates better healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions
- It reflects the overall health infrastructure and public health measures

2. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR):
- This measures the number of deaths of infants under one year per 1,000 live births
- Lower IMR indicates better maternal and child healthcare
- It reflects the quality of healthcare services, nutrition, and sanitation

Other indicators include: Crude Death Rate, Maternal Mortality Rate, Prevalence of diseases, and Access to healthcare facilities.