U.S. Infant Mortality Hits New Low
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- Published
- June 16, 2026
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- 1:42
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- Last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
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Infant mortality in the U.S. hit an all-time low in 2025, dropping to just under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births — a major win fueled by medical advances, RSV vaccines for moms, and safer sleep practices. But while the trend’s been steadily improving for decades, the U.S. still lags behind other wealthy nations, and racial disparities remain glaring, wit…
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Infant mortality in the U.S. hit an all-time low in 2025, dropping to just under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births — a major win fueled by medical advances, RSV vaccines for moms, and safer sleep practices. But while the trend’s been steadily improving for decades, the U.S. still lags behind other wealthy nations, and racial disparities remain glaring, with Black infants facing far higher risks. Celebrate the progress — but don’t ignore the work still ahead to ensure every baby starts life with t
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