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Parental and infant health

Trends in Infant Mortality 2001-2019

parental and infant health

 

Source:  PHE Child and Maternal Health Fingertips profile

  • Rates of infant mortality are the highest among similar authorities, however closer to England following a recent fall in numbers.
  • On average there are 40 deaths a year (4.8 per 1,000 births) in the first year of life. 80% occurred in the first 28 days – again highest of similar authorities and higher than England.
  • Half of infant deaths come from the top two most deprived quintiles.
  • Only East Staffordshire (6.2 per 1,000 births) has rates worse than England and is 10th worst in the country. 

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