infant mortality
noun
: the number of infants who die each year
The government is trying to reduce infant mortality.
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Researchers found that after the ruling, overall infant mortality increased by 7% and increased by 10% for infants with disabilities.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In all other states, excluding Texas, infant mortality only increased by 1.8% -- a far smaller increase than the jump in death rates in Texas.
—Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 24 June 2024
In fact, other recent research has shown that birth rates and infant mortality have increased following the Dobbs decision.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The study — published October 21 by JAMA Pediatrics — analyzed data on infant morality from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 2018 and compared it the infant mortality rates 18 months after the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In all other states, excluding Texas, infant mortality only increased by 1.8% -- a far smaller increase than the jump in death rates in Texas.
—Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 24 June 2024
In fact, other recent research has shown that birth rates and infant mortality have increased following the Dobbs decision.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The study — published October 21 by JAMA Pediatrics — analyzed data on infant morality from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 2018 and compared it the infant mortality rates 18 months after the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Infant mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infant%20mortality. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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