Infant Mortality

Overview

The infant mortality rate (IMR), is based upon the yearly number of infant deaths per 1000 live births up to the age of one year. The IMR is one of the best predictors of a country’s life expectancy and is used as an indicator of population health.

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Research/Statistics

Laws Restricting Access to Abortion Services and Infant Mortality Risk in the United States, Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, May 26, 2020, Pabayo, Roman et al.; Linked here
2021 US Infant Mortality (IMR): 5.44 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Disparate Impact:

- IMR for infants born to Black mothers had the highest rate of 10.55 per 1,000 live births
- IMR for infants born to Native Pacific or Other Pacific Islander mothers was 7.76 per 1,000 live births
- IMR for infants born to American Indian or Alaska Native mothers was 7.46 per 1,000 live births
- IMR for infants born to Hispanic mothers was 4.79 per 1,000 live births
- IMR for infants born to White mothers was 4.36 per 1,000 live births
- IMR for infants born to Asian mothers was 3.69 per 1,000 live births. (This increased 17% from 2020)

Infant Mortality

Overview

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