Why Are African-American Babies Twice as Likely to Die from SIDS

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why are African-American babies twice as likely to die from SIDS?

• A)They are more genetically predisposed to the disease.
• B)They are more likely to have blood diseases that predispose them to SIDS.
• C)Their parents are less intelligent than other parents.
• D)They are more likely to be put to bed on their stomachs.

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