Which of the following is true of infant mortality rates (IMRs) around the world?

A) In general, IMRs are highest in countries with poor health care systems
B) In general IMR are highest in countries with better health care systems
C) The quality and availability of doctors has no bearing on a country's IMR
D) There is no discernible difference in IMRs between the entire population and minorities in the US
E) IMRs have not been measured in any country outside North America with any accuracy


Answer: A

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