The infant mortality rate in the US rose by 3% last year, marking the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts express concern over the reversal of a long-standing downward trend in infant mortality rates.
The infant mortality rate in the US rose by 3% last year, marking the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report highlighted significant death rate increases among white and Native American infants, infant boys, and babies born prematurely. Maternal complications and bacterial meningitis were identified as the leading causes of infant deaths.
Experts expressed concern over the reversal of a long-standing downward trend in infant mortality rates. The resurgence of RSV and flu infections following pandemic precautions contributed to the strain on pediatric emergency rooms
Infant Mortality US Increase CDC Death Rate Maternal Complications Bacterial Meningitis RSV Flu Infections Pediatric Emergency Rooms
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