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The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

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  • Associated Press

  • June 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low, Yet Remains Behind Comparable Countries

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsStatistical analysis of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Infant mortality rate in the U.S. dropped to 5.4 per 1,000 live births in 2025.
  • U.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 in 2024, down from about 20,050 in 2023.
  • Death rates for infants born to Black women were more than twice as high as those for infants of Hispanic, white, and Asian American women.
  • Mississippi had the highest infant mortality rate at 9.65 per 1,000 births.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement lab-made antibody shots for infants and RSV vaccines for pregnant women.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Infants and pregnant women in the U.S.

        New preventive measures include antibody shots for infants and RSV vaccines for pregnant women.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Educate parents on safe sleeping practices to reduce sudden infant death syndrome.

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        The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

        • by Associated Press

        • June 16, 2026

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