__________ have the highest infant mortality rate in the United States.

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According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African American infants have a mortality rate of 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is more than double the rate of non-Hispanic white infants (4.6 deaths per 1,000 live births). This disparity is partly attributed to factors such as poverty, limited access to healthcare and education, and structural racism.

__________ Have the Highest Infant Mortality Rate in the United