The __________ (deaths per thousand live births) is more than eight times higher in low-income countries than in high-income countries.

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Infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live births. It is a commonly used indicator of a country's overall health status and healthcare system. Low-income countries tend to have higher rates of infant mortality due to factors such as lack of access to healthcare, poor nutrition, inadequate sanitation, and high rates of infectious diseases. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not as directly related to infant mortality rate.

The __________ (Deaths Per Thousand Live Births) Is More Than