US infant mortality rate had the largest increase in 2 decades
The CDC's report, published Wednesday, also noted larger increases for two of the leading causes of infant deaths — maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.
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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.