In comparison with other similar industrialized countries, the U.S. health care system results in
a. Outcomes very similar to outcomes in other industrialized countries.
b. Superb outcomes, perhaps because of the advanced research and technology.
c. The highest life expectancy and lowest infant mortality.
d. The lowest life expectancy and highest infant mortality.
ANS: D
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