Recent Trends in Childbirth Practices in the United States Indicate

question 1

Multiple Choice

Recent trends in childbirth practices in the United States indicate that:

• A)More than 15% of mothers had late or no prenatal care.
• B)The percentage of Hispanics, non-Hispanic African Americans, and Caucasians who received prenatal care was essentially the same.
• C)Births occurring in the hospital accounted for 99% of births.
• D)Cesarean births have been declining as a percentage of live births.

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