The infant mortality rates for African American and White babies are approximately the same.

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This statement is false. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infant mortality rate for African American babies is consistently higher than that of White babies. In 2019, the rate for African American babies was 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the rate for White babies was 4.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.

The Infant Mortality Rates for African American and White Babies