The Infant Mortality Rate Is Cited in a 2016 Report

question 102

Multiple Choice

The infant mortality rate is cited in a 2016 report by the CDC. Which regions of the U.S. exhibits higher rates than the national average?

• A) Northern regions including Alaska
• B) Eastern coastline including Florida
• C) Southern and Midwest regions
• D) Western coastline including Hawaii

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Feudalism

A social and economic system in medieval Europe, where land was held on condition of allegiance and service to a lord, with society structurally divided into classes such as lords, vassals, and serfs.