Which Racial/ethnic Group Has the Highest Rate of Low Birth

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of low birth weight infants?

• A)White
• B)Black or African American
• C)Asian or Pacific Islander
• D)Hispanic

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A regulatory process outlined by the Administrative Procedure Act where agencies create new rules with public input.

Hybrid Rule Making

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