When comparing the difference in infant mortality rates between the wealthiest white Americans and the poorest African Americans,the infant mortality rates for blacks in the bottom 20 percent of income compared to whites in the top 20 percent was __________ higher.

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Studies have shown that the infant mortality rate for African American infants in the bottom 20 percent of income is five times higher than that of white infants in the top 20 percent of income. This disparity is attributed to various factors such as socioeconomic status, inadequate access to healthcare, and racial discrimination.

When Comparing the Difference in Infant Mortality Rates Between the Wealthiest