Question

The relatively high infant mortality rate in the united states is highlighted by the fact that in more than __________ other countries, fewer infants die in the first year after birth than in the united states.

Answer 1

11

Deaths of infants (age below one year) per 1 000 live births in the United States is estimated to be 70% higher than 11 other countries. According to the Peterson-Kaiser Health System Tracker, the United States have a higher infant mortality rate than 11 other countries which include Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Japan.