Question

Which of the following accurately represents the relationship between infant mortality rates and family planning?

(1 point)
Responses

Infant mortality rates are highest in areas with high levels of contraceptive use.

Infant mortality rates are highest in areas with high levels of contraceptive use.

Low infant mortality rates ultimately lead to an openness to reducing family size.

Low infant mortality rates ultimately lead to an openness to reducing family size.

Women in regions with high infant mortality rates are reluctant to have children.

Women in regions with high infant mortality rates are reluctant to have children.

Women who are well educated are better able to implement family planning methods.

Women who are well educated are better able to implement family planning methods.

High infant mortality rates usually reflect limited health system infrastructure.

Answer 1

Only 1 answer is correct

Answer 2

Accurate statements (choose all that apply):

- Low infant mortality rates ultimately lead to an openness to reducing family size. (True — as child survival improves, families tend to choose fewer children.)
- Women who are well educated are better able to implement family planning methods. (True — education increases knowledge, access, and agency to use contraception.)
- High infant mortality rates usually reflect limited health system infrastructure. (True — high IMR commonly signals poor maternal/child health services, nutrition, sanitation, etc.)

The other statements are incorrect.