There Are Many Reasons for Differences in Life Expectancy and Infant

question 139

True/False

There are many reasons for differences in life expectancy and infant mortality rates between low-income and high-income nations. Many people in low-income countries have insufficient or contaminated food, lack access to safe water, and do not have adequate sewage and refuse disposal.

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