In 2013, 79% of children born in the Western Pacific region received a dose of hepatitis B vaccine. In one African region, only about 11% of children received the same vaccine. What is the likely result of these vaccination rates?

A. The Western Pacific region will have more cases of hepatitis B than the African region.

B. The Western Pacific region will have fewer cases of hepatitis B than the African region.

C. The Western Pacific and African regions will have same number of cases of hepatitis B.

D. Nearly 90% of people will be immune to hepatitis B in both regions.

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Rhianna Burton

26 March, 12:29

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Geovanni Prince · Answer 1

B. The Western Pacific region will have fewer cases of hepatitis B than the African region.

Wallace · Answer 2

The correct answer should be

B. The Western Pacific region will have fewer cases of hepatitis B than the African region.