Indiana's infant mortality rate ticks up for second consecutive year
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday infant mortality in the Hoosier State ticked up to 6.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, from 6.6 in 2020.
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The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday infant mortality in the Hoosier State ticked up to 6.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, from 6.6 in 2020.
It’s been 10 years since Indiana made reducing maternal and infant mortality a top priority. But despite a lack of improvement in those rates, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said progress has been made.
It's been 10 years since Indiana made reducing maternal and infant mortality a top priority. But despite a lack of improvement in those rates, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said progress has been made.
The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday the first person in Indiana has died from monkeypox.
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