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High dependency ratio is influenced by

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High dependency ratio is influenced by

A.

High infant mortality rate

B.

The level of income

C.

High birth rate

D.

Inadequate medical care for children

Correct answer is C

The dependency ratio relates to the number of children (0-14. years old) and older persons (65 years or over) as against the working-age population. A high dependency ratio means people who depend on others for their means of livelihood. It increases as a result of high birth rate in a society.