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Which major category of causation contributes to most infant deaths in the United States and Europe?
Which major category of causation contributes to most infant deaths in the United States and Europe?
- Congenital malformations
- Infections
- Preterm birth (correct)
- Sleep related issues (e.g., SIDS)
What is the second leading cause of infant deaths in the United States based on the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision?
What is the second leading cause of infant deaths in the United States based on the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision?
- Infections
- Sleep related issues (e.g., SIDS)
- Congenital malformations (correct)
- Birth asphyxia
What primarily contributes to the high infant mortality rate in the United States, as mentioned in the text?
What primarily contributes to the high infant mortality rate in the United States, as mentioned in the text?
- Preterm birth (correct)
- Infections
- Congenital malformations
- Birth asphyxia
What is a prevalent cause of infant mortality in the developing world, as stated in the text?
What is a prevalent cause of infant mortality in the developing world, as stated in the text?
During which period do preterm birth and congenital malformations predominate in terms of causes of mortality?
During which period do preterm birth and congenital malformations predominate in terms of causes of mortality?
What accounts for the majority of deaths during the remainder of infancy?
What accounts for the majority of deaths during the remainder of infancy?
In developing countries with limited resources, which of the following remains a concern for infant mortality?
In developing countries with limited resources, which of the following remains a concern for infant mortality?
What causes the majority of deaths during the perinatal and neonatal periods according to the text?
What causes the majority of deaths during the perinatal and neonatal periods according to the text?
What does the infant mortality rate measure?
What does the infant mortality rate measure?
How is an infant death defined in the United States?
How is an infant death defined in the United States?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a live birth?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a live birth?
When is the risk of mortality and major morbidity particularly high?
When is the risk of mortality and major morbidity particularly high?
