41.   And the tribe has been facing a bleak future with infant mortality rates more closely resembling those of sub-Saharan Africa than the United States.

42.   Angola and Afghanistan have the second-highest and fourth-highest mortality rates.

43.   Another challenge for magazines is the mortality rate among newer publications that were promoted to advertisers as guaranteed to attract younger male consumers.

44.   Appallingly high maternity and infant mortality rates were standard features globally.

45.   As driving skills and the conditions of the roads and cars improve, mortality rate per vehicle wanes.

46.   At the same time, mortality rates are dropping because of improved medical treatment.

47.   Before middle age, the black mortality rate is as much as triple the white rate, Manton said.

48.   Before middle age the black mortality rate is as much as triple the white rate, Manton said.

49.   Black taxpayers, on the other hand, are short-changed by their mortality rates, the report concludes.

50.   Both infant and maternal mortality rates are still much higher than those of Western Europe.