The Mortality Rate for Children Under Age 5 Has Been

question 132

Multiple Choice

The mortality rate for children under age 5 has been greatly reduced in developing nations as a result of __________.

• A)improved parental education and increased level of income
• B)increased iron consumption and decreased childhood vaccinations
• C)increased parental income and increased level of education
• D)improved food production and increased childhood vaccinations

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