The Main Cause of Infant Mortality in the First Year

question 42

Multiple Choice

The main cause of infant mortality in the first year is

• A)parental physical abuse.
• B)congenital defects of the heart.
• C)traumas during delivery.
• D)sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

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Definitions:

Surplus I

An excess of supply over demand, leading to a situation where the quantity of a good or service exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay for a good or service.

Surplus II

An excess of supply over demand, leading to lower prices and potential inefficiencies in the market.

Equilibrium Quantity

At the market equilibrium price, the amount of goods or services available matches the amount that consumers want to buy.