Rising Infant Death Rates Declared a Crisis
September 04, 2025
September 04, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Rising Infant Death Rates Declared a Crisis
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2025)-- The Mississippi Department of Health declared a public health emergency due to rising infant mortality rate, according to news reports.
Infant mortality rose to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, according to the state's health department, the highest it has bee . . .
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Rising Infant Death Rates Declared a Crisis
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2025)-- The Mississippi Department of Health declared a public health emergency due to rising infant mortality rate, according to news reports.
Infant mortality rose to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, according to the state's health department, the highest it has bee . . .