Individuals Born into a Stratum Toward the Top of the Social

question 27

True/False

Individuals born into a stratum toward the top of the social hierarchy tend to have worse life chances than those born into a stratum toward the bottom of the hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Maternal Mortality Rate

A measure of the number of deaths of women due to pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births in a given year or place.

Live Births

The delivery of a baby who shows any sign of life, such as breathing or heartbeat, after separation from the mother's body.

Dilation

The process of widening or expanding an organ or opening in the body, often related to the eyes or blood vessels in response to various conditions.

Cervix

The lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, playing a key role in female reproductive health and childbirth.