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jilianpiloj

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Which statement about infant mortality rates is FALSE?
 
  a. The current rate is less than 1 in Western, industrialized nations.
  b. Medicalization of birth has significantly increased the infant mortality rate.
  c. The rate is twice as high for black infants than for white infants.
  d. In some areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the infant mortality rate is about 15.

Question 2

In parts of India, poorly paid and despised dias are used in childbirth because
 
  a. only the wealthy can afford doctors.
  b. it is believed that the poorer the delivery, the richer the life.
  c. giving birth is thought to increase strength, and doing it with little assistance is valued.
  d. the process (especially blood) involved in birth is seen as polluting.


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mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


jilianpiloj

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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