Infant mortality rate and life expectancy at birth are generally: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Infant mortality rate and life expectancy at birth are generally:
A. Equal
B. Negatively correlated
C. Uncorrelated
D. Positively correlated
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Higher IMR is associated with lower life expectancy.

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