Summary
Infant mortality rate refers to the number of infant deaths (less than 1 year of age) per 1,000 live births. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors infant mortality rates in the United States.According to CDC, the infant mortality rate for the US is 582 infant deaths per 100,000 live births in 2014. The infant mortality rate is often cited as an indicator to measure the health and well-being of a nation, because factors affecting the health of populations can also impact the mortality of infants.
Infant mortality rates and factors were analyzed; the overall rate was 2.69 per 1,000 infants from 2007 to 2020, highest in 2007-2009. For congenital malformations, the rate was 1.35 to 1.12 per 1,000.
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O. E. Okobi - Cureus
2023
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The US infant mortality rate decreased in 2014 to a record low but still lags behind other developed nations. Reasons for the decline are unclear pending further data.
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J. Jacob - undefined
2016
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Black infant mortality from medical misadventures and motor accidents exceeded that of whites and worsened over time.Addressing these issues could narrow the racial disparity.
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Laurens Holmes - undefined
2024
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After WWII, East European socialist states worked to reduce infant mortality.They followed WHO recommendations and developed unique strategies to lower rates, gain legitimacy, and prove socialism's progress.
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K. Líšková - Historia scientiarum
2023
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