Question

State the causes of infant mortality in population study

Answer 1

Common causes are preventable with low-cost measures. In the United States, a primary determinant of infant mortality risk is infant birth weight with lower birth weights increasing the risk of infant mortality.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

There are a number of causes of infant mortality, including poor sanitation, poor water quality, malnourishment of the mother and infant, inadequate prenatal and medical care, and use of infant formula as a breast milk substitute. Women's status and disparities of wealth are also reflected in infant mortality rates.