The United States Has One of the Highest Infant Mortality

question 18

Multiple Choice

The United States has one of the highest infant mortality rates of developed countries.What is the primary reason for this?

• A) educational opportunities for women in the U.S.
• B) delayed pregnancy until later in life
• C) drug addiction among women
• D) urbanization
• E) increased childhood obesity

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