WFMJ

Mahoning County health board approves fund to help lower infant mortality rates

A fund aimed at addressing Mahoning County infant mortality rates and providing care for expectant mothers was approved ...
The Hill

Infant mortality rate rises in states with abortion bans, study finds

Infant mortality rates have increased in states that adopted abortion bans after the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of ...
Rheumatology Advisor

Odds of Infant Mortality Higher Among US-Born Than Non-US-Born Individuals

US-born individuals have higher odds of infant mortality than non-US-born individuals, according to a recent study.
The Yazoo Herald

MSDH Launches “Saving the Smallest” Infant Mortality Campaign

More babies are born preterm in Mississippi than anywhere else in the nation, and our infant mortality rate is significantly higher than the national average.
WJTV Jackson on MSN

Mississippi adopts new system to fight maternal mortality

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Health met to discuss several topics on Wednesday, including maternal ...