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Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says

Because bats feed on crop pests, their disappearance led to a surge in pesticide use. Research found a rise in infant mortality in areas where the bats had been wiped out

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024

States funding anti-abortion clinics have some of highest rates of maternal and infant mortality in US, report finds

At least 21 states use public funds to support anti-abortion clinics, which have grown into a billion-dollar industry

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows

A new study shows the infant death rate in Texas went up in the wake of the state's abortion ban

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Chhattisgarh shows progress, but has a long way to go | Data

Chhattisgarh's social indicators have improved in recent years, but it still ranks in bottom half of most parameters. In 2019-21, it had an infant mortality rate of 44.3 and ranked 28th. It improved in six of eight parameters, declined in one, and remained unchanged in another. It ranks 23rd in…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Rajasthan lags behind in women empowerment and economic measures | Data

Rajasthan improved rankings in some social measures, lagging in others. It improved from 27th to 20th in HDI, 18th to 16th in share of stunted children, and 24th to 17th in Infant Mortality rate. However, it still lags in women empowerment, with 63.5% of female population aged 6+ attending school…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

What is the US infant mortality rate?

Infant mortality fell by nearly 30% since 1999 but has risen over the last two years.

USAFacts · Nov 15, 2023

Why infant mortality is on the rise

The entire system needs to embrace both maternal and infant health as one, experts say

Salon · Nov 9, 2023

The infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in two decades—and these factors may be to blame

Experts say maternal care deserts could be exacerbating the issue

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Study: More Infants Die in States that Restrict Abortion

The same study found that the mortality rate for Black infants was more than twice that of white ones. From Truthout.

Texas Observer · Oct 19, 2023