The person–place–time model examines the characteristics of the people affected, place or location, and the time period involved. In studying infant mortality, what is considered an example of the person in the model?
A) Rural community
B) Urban community
C) Infant and maternal factors
D) Trends in mortality
Ans: C
In studying infant mortality according to this model, infant and maternal factors are considered traits of "person." Aspects of "place" are such factors as whether the community is rural or urban and affluent or poor. Aspects of "time" include seasonal or age-specific patterns or trends in mortality.
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