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Infant Deaths -- United States, 2005-2008.

Authors :
MacDorman, Marian F.
Mathews, T. J.
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 11/22/2013 Supplement, Vol. 62, p171-175, 5p, 2 Charts, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the analysis on infant mortality in the U.S. from 2005-2008. Topics mentioned include the information on mortality rates based on race/ethnicity, state and region, and birthplace of the mother, the purpose on raising awareness on the different characteristics of the deaths and prompt actions in reducing the disparities, and the result on the declined rate with persistence to male infants which is explained by the disease susceptibility of genes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
62
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102910968