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Australia's Health 2024 report states that

"Over the last century there have been substantial decreases in child and infant mortality rates, contributing to increases in overall life expectancy. For example, death rates for children under 5 declined by 97% between 1907 and 2022."

Outline how the decrease in infant mortality rates in Australia over the past century has contributed to increased life expectancy. (2 marks)

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The significant decrease in infant mortality rates in Australia has contributed to increased life expectancy by reducing deaths in the early years of life.
As more children survive past their first year, the average life expectancy of the population increases because fewer lives are being cut short in infancy.

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The significant decrease in infant mortality rates in Australia has contributed to increased life expectancy by reducing deaths in the early years of life.
As more children survive past their first year, the average life expectancy of the population increases because fewer lives are being cut short in infancy.