Why is an understanding of child mortality essential in describing advancements in health care outcomes?

Review and consider the content you covered during Week One. Post an initial 260- to 350-word response to the following questions
  • Why is an understanding of child mortality essential in describing advancements in health care outcomes?
  • Why are health care costs dramatically higher in the U.S. versus other industrialized nations? Is there a correlation between the cost of care and the health of the population? How does the quality of care in the U.S. compare with other industrialized nations?
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references. Format your citations according to APA guidelines.
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