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The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still ...
The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still ...
The toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas, July, 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
NEW YORK (AP) — Infant mortalityin the U.S.dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according topreliminary government data.
There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.
It’s difficult to pinpoint what’s driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday. Because the number of babies born in the U.S. varies year to year, researchers calculate rates to compare infant mortality over time.
The overall numbers, too, have been going down. U.S. infant deaths fell …
U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
<p>NEW YORK — Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.</p>
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The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025
NEW YORK --Infant mortalityin the U.S.dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according topreliminary government data.
There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.
It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday. Because the number of babies born in the U.S. varies year to year, researchers calculate rates to compare infant mortality over time.
The overall numbers, too, have been going down. U.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 last year, according to provisional CDC …
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U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Falls to All-Time Low, but Trails Other ...
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Infant mortalityin the U.S.dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according topreliminary government data.
There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the CDC.
While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the 2 years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.
It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but "this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue," said Michael Warren, MD, MPH, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday. Because the number of babies born in the U.S. varies year to year, researchers calculate rates to compare infant mortality over time.
The overall numbers, too, have been going down. U.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 last year, according to provisional CDC data that may rise a little as additional analysis is completed. The final tally is still…
US Infant Mortality Rate Drops to All-Time Low, And This Could Be Why.
www.sciencealert.com/us-infant-mo...
Infant Mortality | Maternal Infant Health - CDC
Infant Mortality | Maternal Infant Health - CDC
More than 20,500 infants died in the United States in 2022. The five leading causes of infant death in 2022 were:
VisitMortality in the United States, 2022for more information.
View theInfant Mortality Rates by State Mapfrom the National Center for Health Statistics.
Healthy Peopleprovides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. One of the Healthy People objectives is to reduce the rate of all infant deaths. In 2022, 15 states met the Healthy People 2030 target of 5.0 infant deaths or less per 1,000 live births. Geographically, infant mortality rates in 2022 were highest among states in the South and in the Midwest.
In 2022,infant mortality rates (per 1,000 live births) by race and ethnicitywere as follows:
For brevity, text does not include the term "single-race."
All records that indicated Hispanic ethnicity are classified as Hispanic regardless of race.
CDC is committed to improving infant outcomes. CDC and other public health agencies work with health care providers, communities, and other partners to reduce infant mortality. This joint approach can help address social, behavio…
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2×cross-perspective · 2The U.S. infant mortality rate still trails other similar nations.
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apnews.com“AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations.”
triblive“U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations”
1×broadly confirmedThere were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in the U.S. in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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apnews.com“There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
abcnews.com“There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
medpagetoday.com“There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the CDC.”
1×broadly confirmedThe infant mortality rate in the U.S. was about 5.5 per 1,000 live births in 2024.
other
apnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
abcnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
medpagetoday.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the 2 years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
1×broadly confirmedThe infant mortality rate in the U.S. was about 5.6 per 1,000 live births in the two years preceding 2024.
other
apnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
abcnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
medpagetoday.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the 2 years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
1×broadly confirmedResearchers say the decline in infant mortality from 2024 to 2025 is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.
other
apnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
abcnews.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the two years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
medpagetoday.com“While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 in the 2 years preceding, researchers say it is statistically meaningful and translates to hundreds of fewer infant deaths per year.”
1×broadly confirmedU.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 in 2025, according to provisional CDC data.
other
abcnews.com“The overall numbers, too, have been going down. U.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 last year, a”
medpagetoday.com“The overall numbers, too, have been going down. U.S. infant deaths fell to about 19,350 last year, according to provisional CDC data that may rise a little as additional analysis is complet”
1×broadly confirmedInfant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.
other
apnews.com“Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.”
abcnews.com“Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.”
medpagetoday.com“Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.”
1×broadly confirmedDr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes, said: "this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue."
other
apnews.com“It’s difficult to pinpoint what’s driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
abcnews.com“It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
medpagetoday.com“It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but "this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue," said Michael Warren, MD, MPH, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
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Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.
triblive
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apnews.com
“AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations.”
→ The U.S. infant mortality rate still trails other similar nations.
triblive
“U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations”
→ The U.S. infant mortality rate still trails other similar nations.
apnews.com
“It’s difficult to pinpoint what’s driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
→ Dr. Michael Warren said the decline is an encouraging data point and the trend should continue.
abcnews.com
“It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but “this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue,” said Dr. Michael Warren, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
→ Dr. Michael Warren said the decline is an encouraging data point and the trend should continue.
medpagetoday.com
“It's difficult to pinpoint what's driving the recent developments, but "this is an encouraging data point, and we hope that this trend will continue," said Michael Warren, MD, MPH, chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes.”
→ Michael Warren said the decline is an encouraging data point and the trend should continue.