Rapid population growth can result in large increases in the infant mortality rate if there is
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1. a lack of adequate healthcare facilities and services to meet the growing population's needs.
2. a lack of sufficient resources and infrastructure to support the increasing population.
3. increased competition for limited resources such as food, water, and shelter.
4. a higher prevalence of infectious diseases due to overcrowding and poor sanitation conditions.
5. inadequate access to education and awareness about proper healthcare practices, leading to higher rates of preventable diseases and infant deaths.