Question

Which of the following best examines the current state of infant mortality rates in the U.S.?(1 point)

There are virtually no disparities in infant mortality rates between different communities.

The U.S. has achieved the lowest infant mortality rates in all its communities.

Infant mortality rates are highly variable between states and between different communities.

In the U.S., most Southern states have very low infant mortality rates.

Answer 1

Infant mortality rates are highly variable between states and between different communities.

Explanation: The U.S. shows significant geographic and demographic disparities in infant mortality (higher in some states and communities, and among certain racial/ethnic and low-income groups).