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The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The US infant mortality rate experienced a significant 3% increase last year, the largest surge in two decades. The rise was observed among white and Native American infants, infant boys, and premature babies born at 37 weeks or earlier. The CDC report highlights increased deaths from maternal complications and bacterial meningitis as contributing factors.

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC said Missouri, Iowa, Georgia and Texas showed significant jumps in their infant mortality rate from 2021 to 2022.

The CDC's report, published Wednesday, also noted larger increases for two of the leading causes of infant deaths — maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades. A new report from the CDC shows significant death rate increases for white

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades. A new report from the CDC shows significant death rate increases for white

Iowa, Missouri, Texas and Georgia had statistically significant increases. Iowa’s infant death rate per 1,000 live births rose from 3.99 to 5.20 — a 30% increase.

The CDC's report also noted larger increases for two of the leading causes of infant deaths — maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.