Is the US Falling Behind In Infant Mortality

October 18, 2008 by

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If you look at other nations the United States looks like they are falling behind in infant mortality. What this means is the percentage of babies that die before reaching their first birthday.

Increases in preterm birth and preterm-related infant mortality account for much of the lack of decline in the United States’ infant mortality rate from 2000 to 2005.

There are large differences in infant mortality rates by race and ethnicity. Non-Hispanic black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Puerto Rican women have the highest infant mortality rates; rates are lowest for Asian or Pacific Islander, Central and South American, and Cuban women.

Source: CDC

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