# Infant Mortality * **Definition:** The death of an infant before their first birthday, often measured as a rate per 1,000 live births, serving as a key indicator of the overall health of a population and the effectiveness of healthcare systems. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Infant Mortality ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Infant Mortality**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.3K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/23/2025 | [**Tropical cyclones increase infant mortality in developing countries**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250523/Tropical-cyclones-increase-infant-mortality-in-developing-countries.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**NIHHC symposium to address infant mortality in Elkhart County**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/nihhc-symposium-address-infant-mortality-035900883.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Infant mortality is rising in the UK-reducing modifiable risks can help reverse reverse the trend**](http://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r1053.short?rss=1) | [[BMJ]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Even weak tropical cyclones raise infant mortality in poorer countries, finds research**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-weak-tropical-cyclones-infant-mortality.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Symposium to address infant mortality - Yahoo News**](https://news.yahoo.com/lifestyle/symposium-address-infant-mortality-230300565.html) | [[Yahoo News]] | | 5/22/2025 | [**Symposium to address infant mortality**](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/symposium-address-infant-mortality-230300565.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-infant-mortality-experts-credit-rsv.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Health Equity eekly Roundup: April 14, 2025**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/health-equity-access-weekly-roundup-april-14-2025) | [[AJMC]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**US Abortion Bans and Infant Mortality**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2830298) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Study says global infant mortality will rise-in contrast to United Nations projections**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-global-infant-mortality-contrast-nations.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 3/20/2025 | [**Study shows racism a major issue impacting Ohio's maternal and infant mortality rate**](https://www.aol.com/study-shows-racism-major-issue-084523781.html) | [[AOL]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Abortion in 2025: Access, Fertility, and Infant Mortality Updates**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/abortion-in-2025-access-fertility-and-infant-mortality-updates) | [[AJMC]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Abortion bans in the US linked to increased births and infant mortality, studies find**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-abortion-linked-births-infant-mortality.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**Abortion Bans Linked to Higher Infant Mortality, Disproportionately Impact Black Infants**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/abortion-bans-linked-to-higher-infant-mortality-disproportionately-impact-black-infants) | [[AJMC]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Blood markers tied to sudden infant death discovered, offering hope for prevention - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/blood-markers-tied-sudden-infant-214404291.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**New York Republican after Gaetz drops AG bid: 'Justice has been served' - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/york-republican-gaetz-drops-ag-212518456.html) | [[AOL]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**Alabama's infant mortality rate rises to seven-year high**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/alabama-infant-mortality-rate-rises-130127879.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Black infant mortality rate more than double the rate among white infants: CDC**](https://abcnews.go.com/Health/black-infant-mortality-rate-double-rate-white-infants-cdc/story?id=115809802) | [[ABC News]] | | 10/25/2024 | [**Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/infant-mortality-increases-across-us-following-dobbs-decision) | [[AJMC]] | | 10/24/2024 | [**U. of Maryland School of Medicine Program Focuses on Rural Eastern Shore**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/population-health-management/health-equity/news/55238101/u-of-maryland-school-of-medicine-program-focuses-on-rural-eastern-shore) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**U.S. infant mortality rate on the rise since Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows**](https://www.aol.com/news/u-infant-mortality-rate-rise-123000025.html) | [[AOL]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**Infant mortality increased post-Dobbs: Here's what to know - Washington Examiner**](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3198115/infant-mortality-increased-post-dobbs-what-to-know/) | [[Washington Examiner]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**US infant mortality increased 7n months following Dobbs, national analysis finds**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-infant-mortality-months-dobbs-national.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**Hundreds More Infants Died After Dobbs Ruling**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/112497) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 10/1/2024 | [**Targeted support could reduce infant mortality gap across England, study finds**](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/02/targeted-support-could-reduce-infant-mortality-gap-across-england-study-finds) | [[The Guardian]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**: Reported on trends in infant mortality and the impact of vaccination campaigns. - **Virginia Commonwealth University**: Conducted research indicating a 24.2% decrease in infant mortality rates in the U.S. from 1999 to 2022. - **March of Dimes**: Advocates for maternal and infant health, engaging with the Biden administration to address the infant mortality crisis. - **SickKids**: Collaborated with Wake Forest University on research regarding infant mortality. - **Groundwork Ohio**: Conducted a study highlighting systemic issues contributing to high infant mortality rates in Ohio. - **Dr. Daniel Edney**: Mississippi's state health officer focusing on reducing infant mortality rates. - **Ohio State University**: Conducted research indicating a rise in infant mortality rates following the Dobbs decision, particularly among infants with congenital anomalies. - **Professor Kate Pickett**: A leading child health academic advocating for investigations into rising infant mortality rates in the UK. - **Johns Hopkins University**: A leading research institution that conducted studies linking restrictive abortion policies to increased infant mortality rates. - **Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU**: Collaborated on the study revealing trends in infant mortality and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). - **Maternal Infant Service Network (MISN)**: An organization dedicated to addressing health access issues and reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in marginalized communities. - **Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health**: Conducted studies showing the impact of abortion bans on infant mortality rates. - **Wake Forest University**: Conducted a study linking preterm birth to higher mortality risks across all age groups. - **Molina Healthcare**: Involved in initiatives to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, particularly in disadvantaged communities. - **Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition**: Recipient of funding aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in Broward County. - **The Ohio State University**: Conducted research indicating a surge in infant mortality rates following the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **NEST360**: A program aimed at reducing newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, involving partnerships with local governments and institutions. - **Cradle Cincinnati**: Collaboration aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. - **Michigan Health Networks**: A collaboration of fourteen health institutions to address high maternal and infant mortality rates in Michigan. - **Noridian Healthcare Solutions**: Established the Noridian Rural Health Council to address maternal and infant mortality in rural areas through community engagement. - **Centene Foundation and SilverSummit Healthplan**: Invested $1.1 million in the Medical Maternity Home Program to address high preterm birth and infant mortality rates. - **MolinaCares Accord and Molina Healthcare of Nebraska**: Partnered to donate funds supporting maternal and youth wellness programs aimed at reducing Black infant and maternal mortality rates. - **Village of Healing Center**: A clinic in Youngstown, Ohio, focusing on reducing infant mortality among Black children. - **Philly Joy Bank**: A program launched in Philadelphia providing guaranteed income to pregnant residents to reduce infant mortality rates. - **B'more for Healthy Babies**: Community-based partnership addressing maternal health crises. - **University of Maryland School of Medicine**: Initiated the R-HEALE program to train medical students in rural healthcare, addressing disparities in infant mortality. - **PolicyMap and Surgo Health**: Integrated the Granular Maternity Vulnerability Index to identify vulnerable populations and facilitate targeted interventions for maternal health. - **Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, Baptist Health, Philips Avent**: Collaborated to provide a one-year free subscription to the Pregnancy+ app to families in select counties to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. - **Detroit's 'Rides to Care' program**: A partnership with Uber Health to provide free transportation for pregnant women and caregivers to medical appointments, aimed at reducing infant mortality. - **MedStar Health and Community Organizations**: Partnership to implement the Safe Babies Safe Moms program, focusing on equitable care for mothers and infants. - **Insud Pharma and Mundo Sano Foundation**: Collaboration to improve access to healthcare and raise awareness about postpartum hemorrhage. - **Wayne State University and SOS Maternity Network**: Collaborating to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths in Michigan through standardized best practices and enhanced prenatal care access. - **Illinois Digital Maternal Health Pilot**: A collaboration between the state of Illinois, Drive Health, and Google to provide AI-driven maternal health advice to rural participants. - **Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)**: Partnering with medical providers to offer prenatal services through telehealth to improve access in rural areas. - **UAMS Mobile Health Initiatives**: Partnerships aimed at improving access to maternal healthcare in Arkansas through mobile health units. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Research Studies**: Multiple studies published in JAMA Pediatrics highlighting the correlation between restrictive abortion laws and increased infant mortality rates, particularly among infants with congenital anomalies. - **Maternal Vaccines**: Development of vaccines to protect infants from RSV, a significant cause of infant mortality. - **Vaccination Campaign Against RSV**: A health initiative contributing to the decline in infant mortality rates by providing vaccinations to pregnant women and infants. - **Pregnancy+ app**: Offers personalized content and resources for expectant mothers, aiming to improve prenatal care and reduce infant mortality. - **Safe Babies Safe Moms Program**: A comprehensive care model that includes over 70 interventions to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. - **Strong Foundations Act**: Ohio legislation aimed at reducing infant mortality by enhancing support for women and children, including increased home visiting and mental health services. - **Safe Sleep Education**: Emphasized by Dr. Wolf as crucial for reducing SUID risks, alongside public health messaging and breastfeeding support. - **Adaptive Care Pathways**: Developed in Nigeria to improve neonatal care and reduce infant mortality through innovative low-cost solutions. - **SOS Maternity Network**: Provides a 'pregnancy care bundle' to mitigate risks associated with pregnancy and improve health outcomes. - **gMVI (Granular Maternity Vulnerability Index)**: A tool to identify maternal health disparities and guide targeted interventions. - **SOS Maternity Initiative**: A statewide initiative in Michigan aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, supported by state funding and community engagement. - **AIQ 5.2.0**: An update to Appvance's AI-driven testing platform, although not directly related to infant mortality, reflects the trend of leveraging technology in healthcare. - **World Health Organization Campaign**: Launched 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' to improve maternal and newborn health globally. - **Perinatal Case Management Program**: Aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes through personalized care. - **Vitara Biomedical's technology**: Developing a life support system that mimics the womb environment to improve outcomes for preterm newborns. - **Medical Maternity Home Program**: Aims to provide comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine and behavioral health services to underserved areas. - **Sublingual Oxytocin Treatment**: Insud Pharma's development of a new formulation to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, which is a significant cause of maternal mortality. - **Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act**: Bipartisan initiative to address health inequities affecting Black mothers. - **NIHHC Symposium**: An event focused on strategies to improve birth outcomes and community health among Hispanic families. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Infant Mortality Rates**: The U.S. struggles with high rates of infant mortality, particularly among Black and Hispanic communities. - **Disparities in Infant Mortality**: Significant disparities exist based on socioeconomic and geographical factors, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Rising Infant Mortality Rates**: The U.S. saw a rise in infant mortality rates for the first time in two decades, with over 20,500 deaths in 2022. - **Socioeconomic Inequalities**: Infant mortality rates are disproportionately higher in deprived areas and among Black and Asian ethnic groups. - **Increased Infant Mortality Rates**: A 7% increase in infant mortality rates in the U.S. attributed to restricted abortion access and congenital anomalies. - **Healthcare Access Disparities**: Significant disparities in infant mortality rates based on race and economic status, particularly affecting Black infants. - **Healthcare Inequities**: Black babies face significantly higher mortality rates compared to white babies. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Racial and ethnic inequities persist in maternal and infant health outcomes, with marginalized communities facing higher mortality rates. - **Drug-Related Deaths**: A significant increase in drug-related infant deaths has been observed, highlighting the need for better maternal health support. - **Abortion Bans**: Legislative restrictions have been linked to increased infant mortality rates, particularly affecting marginalized groups. - **Drug-Related Infant Deaths**: A significant increase in drug-related infant deaths has been reported, highlighting the need for public health interventions. - **Systemic Issues**: High rates of infant mortality in Ohio are attributed to healthcare access, poverty, and racism. - **Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)**: Rates increased by 11.8% from 2020 to 2022, attributed to factors like COVID-19, parental opioid use, and unsafe sleep practices. - **Maternal Health Crisis in Arkansas**: Arkansas faces one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S., necessitating urgent healthcare interventions. ## Related Topics [[Maternal Mortality Rates]]