The data suggest, for virtually all places and times, that for the first year of life
A) infant mortality rates are higher for males than for females
B) infant mortality rates are lower for males than for females
C) infant mortality rates are the same for males than for females
D) infant mortality rates are unavailable for males and females
E) infant mortality rates are increasing for males than for females

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Studies have consistently shown that infant mortality rates are higher for males than for females during the first year of life. Factors such as preterm birth, congenital anomalies, and respiratory distress syndrome, which are more commonly observed in male infants, contribute to higher mortality rates.

The Data Suggest, for Virtually All Places and Times, That