In Canada,First Nations reserves and the overwhelmingly Inuit population in Nunavut suffer infant mortality rates that are ________ than the national average of 4.9%.
A) two to three times lower
B) six to eight times higher
C) two to three times higher
D) four to five times lower
E) four to five times higher

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The question states that the infant mortality rates in First Nation reserves and Nunavut are higher than the national average of 4.9%. Option A) describes the rates as "two to three times lower," which is not possible as it means the rates are significantly lower than the national average. Option B) describes the rates as "six to eight times higher," which is too high based on the information given. Option D) describes the rates as "four to five times lower," which again is not possible as it means the rates are significantly lower than the national average. Option E) describes the rates as "four to five times higher," which is also too high based on the information given. Therefore, option C) "two to three times higher" is the best choice as it accurately describes the rates as being significantly higher than the national average, but not as high as options B) and E).

In Canada,First Nations Reserves and the Overwhelmingly Inuit Population in Nunavut