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

Responses

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

There are virtually no disparities in infant mortality rates between different communities.
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.
The U.S. has achieved the lowest infant mortality rates in all its communities.

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

3 answers

The response that best examines the current state of infant mortality rates in the U.S. is:

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

This statement reflects the reality that infant mortality rates can differ significantly based on geographic, socioeconomic, and racial factors, highlighting existing disparities.

Why do people who are incarcerated in the U.S. have higher rates of disease than the general population?(1 point)
Responses

The U.S. does not have a high incarceration rate.
The U.S. does not have a high incarceration rate.

People who are incarcerated already have preexisting diseases.
People who are incarcerated already have preexisting diseases.

People who are incarcerated do not seek medical care.
People who are incarcerated do not seek medical care.

Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care.
Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care.

The response that best explains why people who are incarcerated in the U.S. have higher rates of disease than the general population is:

Prisons are overcrowded and often do not provide adequate medical care.

This statement addresses the systemic issues within the prison healthcare system, including overcrowding and lack of resources, which contribute to poorer health outcomes for incarcerated individuals compared to the general population.