infant mortality

noun

: the number of infants who die each year

The government is trying to reduce infant mortality.

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The big picture: Nationwide infant mortality rate rose in 2022 for the first time in two decades, the report says, in line with other studies carried out after Roe v. Wade was struck down. —

Andrew King, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024 Prior to the pandemic, Detroit's infant mortality rate dipped to 11 deaths for every 1,000 births. —

Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024 Numerous studies have also found that preterm births and infant mortality likelihoods rise with the temperature. —

Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 Born to die: Florida’s infant mortality crisis | A special report But about half of the maternity homes in Florida do not accept pregnant teenagers and can therefore develop their own standards and rules. —

Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infant mortality

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