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

extremely high birth rates in Mali

the low dependency care ratios in Mali

the low dependency care ratios in Mali

differing levels of pre- and post-natal care

differing levels of pre- and post-natal care

moderately low birth rates in Ireland

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 rates (IMR) between Ireland and Mali is differing levels of pre- and post-natal care.

Higher quality and access to healthcare, including prenatal and postnatal services, contribute significantly to lower infant mortality rates in countries like Ireland compared to countries with less access to such care, like Mali.