Within the United States, There Are Dramatic Differences in Infant

question 13

Multiple Choice

Within the United States, there are dramatic differences in infant mortality among African American women (11.10/1,000) , non-Hispanic White women (4.95/1,000) , and Hispanic women (4.99/1,000) . A key reason for the difference is ______.

• A) genetic vulnerabilities
• B) poverty and access to prenatal care
• C) racial prejudice
• D) poor parenting