Why Are There More Births in the United States in Late

question 114

Multiple Choice

Why are there more births in the United States in late December than in early January?

• A) People don't like having babies at Christmas.
• B) Health risks are higher for babies delivered in January.
• C) Parents get a tax deduction if babies are born before the year end.
• D) The exuberance of Christmas causes many pregnant women to go into labor.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by excess fluid accumulation in the lungs, often leading to difficulty breathing.

Pneumothorax

The presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity. The lung typically collapses with pneumothorax.

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the lining of a sinus.

Pneumoconiosis

A type of lung disease caused by inhaling dust, often in workplaces, leading to lung damage and chronic breathing problems.