Mississippi’s Baby & Child Crisis | Jackson News

Mississippi’s babies and kids are in crisis, according to two damning new studies: it’s the worst state to have a baby and the top state for underprivileged children. High infant mortality, scarce OB-GYNs and pediatricians, soaring poverty, food insecurity, and rampant single-parent households paint a bleak picture. Experts warn that without sweeping changes in health, education, and economic policy, Mississippi’s youngest residents will continue to suffer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/78fdb46dd73dd528