On 25-Nov-2004, "riverman" wrote:

20.Canada 4.88deaths/1,000 live births


Without a doubt, they are almost all 'developed' countries. But notice:
Singapore has the second highest immigration rate in the world,

Canada's population growth is almost entirely due to immigration.
Over 50% of Toronto's population was born overseas. You're correct,
while there are some countries that fit Larry's criteria, there are
others that do not. Given the similarities in the US and Canada's
economic status and cultures, comparing these two should give an
indication that there's a problem in the US.

Mike