Within the United States, there are dramatic differences in infant mortality among African American women (11.10/1,000), non-Hispanic White women (4.95/1,000), and Hispanic women (4.99/1,000). A key reason for the difference is ______.

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The significant disparities in infant mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups in the United States are largely attributed to socioeconomic factors, including poverty and access to prenatal care, rather than genetic vulnerabilities, racial prejudice, or parenting practices. These socioeconomic factors can affect the quality of healthcare and support available to pregnant women, leading to differences in infant mortality rates.

Within the United States, There Are Dramatic Differences in Infant