What Is the Leading Cause of Death in Newborns

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the leading cause of death in newborns?

• A) prematurity
• B) complications during childbirth
• C) infection after birth
• D) negligence at the hand of the health care professionals or parents

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Definitions:

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A theory in psychology that explains human behavior in terms of observable and measurable responses to external stimuli.

Abnormality

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