Mississippi Declares Health EMERGENCY As Infant Deaths SKYROCKET | Infant Mortality Crisis

FUND THE RESISTANCE Patreon: / politicaldrainactionPEOPLE LOOKING TO UNSEAT OLD DEMOCRATS: https://app.oath.vote/donate?p=keithedwards-ng🚨 STATE OF EMERGENCY: Mississippi is facing a devastating surge in infant deaths—3,527 babies have died before their first birthday since 2014. The infant mortality rate has climbed to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, nearly double the U.S. average of 5.6—triggering an urgent public health emergency. The SunPeople.comWhat’s driving this crisis?Causes: congenital disorders, premature birth, low birthweight, and SIDS in the first 28 days of life. The SunHealthcare deserts: Nearly half of Mississippi's counties lack maternity care. The SunPeople.comRacial inequality: Black infants are facing a mortality rate of 15.2 per 1,000, a 24% spike in just one year. People.comWhat’s being done:Standardizing maternal and infant care across the stateEliminating “OB deserts” with new prenatal access in underserved countiesExpanding programs like “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies” for at-risk familiesPromoting safe sleep practices and home visiting support The SunPeople.comWhy it matters: This isn't just about tragic numbers—it’s about systemic failure. These deaths reflect broken maternal care systems, entrenched racial inequities, and crumbling health infrastructure.👇 SHARE to raise awareness and demand real solutions.Tell us in the comments: What systemic change would you fight for to protect our most vulnerable?