Why Is It That the United States Has Among the Highest

Multiple Choice

Why is it that the United States has among the highest rates of infant mortality despite having such widely available medical care?

A) ​Because the United States does not mandate prenatal testing for all pregnant women.
B) ​Because the United States has more babies with low birth weight than most other developed nations.
C) ​Because the United States has the highest rate of pregnant women who abuse alcohol and drugs during their pregnancy.
D) ​Because the United States has the greatest level of toxins in its water and food supplies, thus leading to more prenatal complications.