The failure to further improve the IMR in the United States has been attributed to ____

a. the increased prevalence of neural tube defects
b. iron deficiencies in pregnant women
c. the number of infants born with low birth weights
d. the number of infants born to obese mothers


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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