There are many reasons why infants who born into poverty are

There are many reasons why infants who born into poverty are more likely to be premature. Which one of these reasons is FALSE?

options:

Mothers are more likely to experience higher levels of stress.

Mothers are more likely to receive lower quality medical care.

Mothers are more likely to be malnourished.

Mothers are more likely to be older.

All of these statements are TRUE.

Solution

The growth of a foetus and the overall physiological and psychological health of a newborn as well as a toddler is highly dependent upon the nutritional status of the mother. Since lower income people have scanty availability of resources including nutritional food and supplements, the poor pregnant females undergo malnutrition and psychological stress which can be directly correlated to deteriorated health of the newborn. Moreover, due to lack of funds, many pregnant women remain un-attended by proper medical aids as well. Thus, malnutrition, lack of resources and poor availability of medical aids result in premature births in poor.

This suggests that choice 5 is correct.