According to the World Bank, in 2016 the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Ireland was 3; in Mali it was 68. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this difference?

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extremely high birth rates in Mali

the low dependency care ratios in Mali

differing levels of pre- and post-natal care

moderately low birth rates in Ireland

the high dependency care ratios in Ireland

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The most likely explanation for the difference in infant mortality rate between Ireland and Mali is the differing levels of pre- and post-natal care.