2022 US infant mortality increased 3% to 5.61 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
Infant mortality in the US increased 3% in 2022 according to a federal report by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, marking the second consecutive year of increases. The rate rose from 5.44 to 5.61 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, resulting in 20,577 infant deaths in 2022. The US has seen a general decline in infant mortality since 1995, but rates remain higher than many peer nations.
July 25, 2024
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