Infant Mortality

 Infant mortality is the death of an infant before his or her first birthday.  

 The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. This is how they measure infant deaths if they die before their first birthday.

 The infant mortality rate helps us understand the state of maternal and infant health in our communities.   Higher the rate, the poorer the health of mom and baby. It tells us a story about not just the mom and baby's health but the health of society. 

 The infant mortality can have many different causes. Such as: 

• Birth defects
• Preterm birth and low birth weight
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Injuries (e.g.; suffocation)
• Maternal pregnancy complication

 The infant mortality can have many different causes. Such as: 

• Birth defects
• Preterm birth and low birth weight
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Injuries (e.g.; suffocation)
• Maternal pregnancy complication