The Second Leading Cause of Neonatal Mortality in the United

question 85

Multiple Choice

The second leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States is

• A) congenital defects.
• B) low birth weight.
• C) sudden infant death syndrome.
• D) HIV/AIDS.

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