When Comparing the Difference in Infant Mortality Rates Between the Wealthiest

question 34

Multiple Choice

When comparing the difference in infant mortality rates between the wealthiest white Americans and the poorest African Americans,the infant mortality rates for blacks in the bottom 20 percent of income compared to whites in the top 20 percent was __________ higher.

• A)25 percent
• B)50 percent
• C)2 times
• D)5 times
• E)there is no difference in infant mortality rate by race or income level

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Definitions:

Likeness

The state, quality, or fact of being similar or akin to something else.

Constant

A value that remains unchanged and is not affected by other parameters in a given situation.

Catabolism

The metabolic process that breaks down molecules in living organisms, releasing energy.

Cata-

A prefix in medical and general terminology meaning "down," "against," "back," or "deconstructive."