The U.S. Infant Mortality Rate : International Comparisons, Underlying Factors, and Federal Programs.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federal aid.

Infants--Mortality.

Infants.

Population.

Health facilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (34 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Identifies most common causes of infant death in the U.S., focusing on disorders related to low birthweight and short gestational age, which may be reduced through policy interventions. Examines international infant mortality rate (IMR) comparisons, geographic variation in State IMRs, and factors that may influence IMR, including maternal demographic characteristics, maternal health, and health system characteristics. Describes Federal programs and initiatives that may reduce U.S. IMR.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. U.S. Infant Mortality Rate

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