Until the Past Century, Which of the Following Factors Contributed

question 176

Multiple Choice

Until the past century, which of the following factors contributed greatly to the high mortality rate for young children?

• A) Lack of micronutrients
• B) Malnourishment
• C) Infectious diseases
• D) Accidents and injuries

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