Which of the following statements is not true in regard to the increase in the number of low-birth-weight infants in the United States?
A) There is an increase in the number of adolescents having babies.
B) There is an increased used of drugs.
C) There are fewer numbers of adolescents having babies.
D) There is an increase in poor nutrition.

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The statement "There are fewer numbers of adolescents having babies" is not true. In fact, there has been a decrease in the number of adolescent births in the United States. The other statements are true and contribute to the increase in the number of low-birth-weight infants in the country. Adolescents are more likely to have low-birth-weight infants due to inadequate prenatal care, poor nutrition, and increased use of drugs and tobacco.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True in Regard