In the context of races and ethnicities, which of the following is a true statement about birth disorders?
A) Hispanic infants report the highest rates of hypospadias.
B) Hispanic infants have a higher occurrence of neural tube and ear defects than do non-Hispanic white infants.
C) African American infants are more likely than others to have cleft lip or gastrointestinal abnormalities.
D) Asian American infants are at a higher risk for most birth defects than others.

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Hispanic infants indeed have a higher occurrence of neural tube defects and ear defects compared to non-Hispanic white infants. This is supported by various health studies and reports that analyze birth defects across different racial and ethnic groups.

In the Context of Races and Ethnicities, Which of the Following