One Common Measure of Economic Development Is a Country's

question 112

Multiple Choice

One common measure of economic development is a country's

• A) gender ratio.
• B) gross national income.
• C) infant mortality rate.
• D) population density.
• E) total geographical area.

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Definitions:

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur in the first month of pregnancy due to improper closure of the neural tube.

Folic Acid

A B vitamin essential for cell growth and metabolism, particularly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Pregnancy

The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, often associated with diabetes and can lead to serious health problems if not properly managed.