US infant mortality hits historic low in 2025
#InfantMortality #CDCDataUS infant mortality reached a historic low of under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, per CDC preliminary data. However, racial disparities persist, with Black infant mortality rates remaining over twice as high. read more
Healthcare Inequality Leading to Higher Black Infant Mortality Rates
#HealthInequality #InfantMortalityMore Black babies are dying compared to white infants due to healthcare inequality, with researchers stating that if mortality rates were equal since the 1950s, five million Black lives could have been saved. The disparity in infant mortality rates is alarming. read more
Study Shows Abortion Bans in U.S. States Linked to Higher Infant Mortality
#AbortionBans #InfantMortalityA study reveals that U.S. states with abortion bans experience an increase in infant mortality rates, especially affecting vulnerable populations like Black babies. These bans also lead to a rise in fertility rates. read more