Question

In the United States, the second leading cause of neonatal mortality is __________, which is largely preventable.A. low birth weightB. malnutritionC. sudden infant death syndromeD. physical abnormality

Answer 1

Answer:

a.  low birth weight

Explanation:

Low birth weight -

It refers to the babies that have the weight of 5 pounds or less , are referred to as low birth weight.

the average of weight of a new born baby is 8 pounds .

In the United States , around eight percent of the new born baby have the low birth weight.

Hence , from the given statement of the question,

The correct term from the given options is low birth weight.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Low birth weight lead to poor immunity, respiratory distress, etc