Multiple choice

Maternal mortality in poorer regions is ___ times higher than in the wealthier regions.

  1. 2.5

  2. 4

  3. 14

  4. 25
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to United Nations data for Sustainable Development Goal 3, the maternal mortality ratio in developing regions is approximately 14 times higher than in developed regions. This stark disparity highlights the lack of access to quality healthcare, skilled health personnel, and essential medicine in poorer areas. The other options do not accurately reflect this global health inequality.

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