Which of the following regions has the highest infant mortality rates (IMRs)?
A) South Asia
B) East Asia
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) Central America
E) South America

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Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest infant mortality rates globally. In 2019, the region had an average IMR of 56 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is more than double the global average of 28 per 1,000 live births. South Asia and Central America also have high infant mortality rates, with rates of 40 and 20 deaths per 1,000 live births, respectively, but neither region has rates as high as Sub-Saharan Africa. East Asia and South America have comparatively low infant mortality rates, with rates of 11 and 14 deaths per 1,000 live births, respectively.

Which of the Following Regions Has the Highest Infant Mortality