Which of the following racial groups has the highest infant mortality rate?
a. Caucasians c. American Indians
b. Asians d. African Americans
D
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A Incorrect: Caucasians experience the lowest infant mortality rate (IMR).
B Incorrect: Asians IMR is less than African Americans.
C Incorrect: American Indians IMR is less than African Americans.
D Correct: The IMR for African Americans is twice the rate for Caucasians.
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