Infant Mortality Drops But Disparities Persist

Infant mortality in the U.S. hit an all-time low in 2025, dropping to just under 5.4 deaths per 1,000 births — a hopeful sign driven by new vaccines, safer sleep practices, and improved care. Yet stark racial and regional disparities persist, with Black mothers facing more than double the risk compared to other groups, and Mississippi topping the charts while New Hampshire leads in outcomes. Progress is real, but the journey to equitable health for every baby continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb1fd6b3c5524ee1