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South Carolina’s infant death rate rose in 2023, with Black infants dying at nearly twice the rate of white infants.
South Carolina's infant mortality rate rose 2.9% in 2023, with 403 infant deaths reported—up from 392 in 2022—marking a reversal in the state’s declining trend.
The rate reached 7 deaths per 1,000 live births, with Black infants facing a mortality rate nearly double that of white infants.
Leading causes include preterm birth complications, birth defects, and SIDS, which saw a 19.5% increase.
Public health officials cite persistent racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities and are emphasizing improved prenatal care, community outreach, and expanded access to maternal and infant health services.
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La tasa de mortalidad infantil de Carolina del Sur aumentó en 2023, con infantes negros muriendo a casi el doble de la tasa de infantes blancos.