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

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federal aid.

Health facilities.

Population.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

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

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service US Infant Mortality Rate

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-DSP-0550

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