Question

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

(1 pt)
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

Correct statements (from the list):
- Low infant mortality rates ultimately lead to an openness to reducing family size. — When fewer infants die, parents tend to choose smaller families.
- Women who are well educated are better able to implement family planning methods. — Education increases knowledge, access and decision-making power.
- High infant mortality rates usually reflect limited health system infrastructure. — High IMR often indicates poor healthcare, nutrition and sanitation.

Incorrect statements:
- "Infant mortality rates are highest in areas with high levels of contraceptive use." — False; high contraceptive use is generally associated with lower IMR.
- "Women in regions with high infant mortality rates are reluctant to have children." — False; high IMR is usually associated with higher fertility as families have more births to offset child deaths.