Pia Is a 4-Month-Old Child Who Was Born to an Impoverished

Multiple Choice

Pia is a 4-month-old child who was born to an impoverished family in the Global South. Her parents work when employment is available in their locality but their wages are so low that they are categorized as "working poor." Pia is subject to an uncertain future. According to the text, how many of the world's children die before their first birthday due to poverty and the lack of access to basic human necessities?

A) 9.5 million
B) 7 million
C) 17 million
D) 900 million