One effect of lower infant mortality rate is _____.
A) an increase in teenage birthrates
B) fewer babies per mother
C) less maternal education
D) weaker national economies

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A lower infant mortality rate means that more infants survive, so mothers do not need to have as many babies to ensure that some survive. This often leads to a decrease in the average number of children per mother. Option A is incorrect because there is no clear correlation between infant mortality rate and teenage birth rate. Option C is also incorrect because maternal education is not directly related to infant mortality rate. Option D is incorrect because a lower infant mortality rate is usually associated with stronger national economies as it indicates improved healthcare and nutrition.

One Effect of Lower Infant Mortality Rate Is _____