Which factors in Table 5.4 were important in explaining improvements in black neonate mortality rates? White neonate mortality rates? Speculate on why some of these factors may have been more important for blacks.

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Table 5.4 Contribution of Selected Factors to Reductions in Neonate Mortality Rates, 1964-1977 Factor Whites Total Effect Blacks Total Effect Organized family planning 0.084 0.526 WIC 0.425 1.330 BCHS 0.002 0.030 Neonatal intensive care 0.140 0.534 Abortion 0.824 2.109 Prenatal care 0.434 1.949 Total explained reduction 1.9 6.5 Total reduction 7.5 11.5 Percentage explained 25.3 56.5