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

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• The U.S. has achieved the lowest infant mortality rates in all its communities.
• There are virtually no disparities in infant mortality rates between different communities.
• In the U.S., most Southern states have very low infant mortality rates.
• Infant mortality rates are highly variable between states and between different communities.

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The statement 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 reflects the reality that there are significant disparities in infant mortality rates based on geographic and socioeconomic factors.