Unlike many undeveloped countries,the leading cause of infant death in the United States is
A) diarrhea.
B) pneumonia.
C) birth defects.
D) tetanus.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of infant death in the United States is birth defects, which account for approximately 20% of infant deaths. Other causes of infant death in the US include preterm birth and low birth weight, maternal complications during pregnancy, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and injuries. Diarrhea, pneumonia, and tetanus are more common causes of infant death in undeveloped countries lacking access to healthcare and proper sanitation.

Unlike Many Undeveloped Countries,the Leading Cause of Infant Death in the United