Which one of the following is not listed in the chapter as a risk factor for healthy development?

A) Increasing number of children living in poverty
B) Advancing technology
C) A high infant mortality rate
D) Substandard child care

Infant Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Substandard Child Care

Child care that fails to meet established standards of quality and safety for the well-being of children.

Living in Poverty

The state of having insufficient financial resources to meet the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.