Medical Xpress August 9, 2024
More babies are dying before their first birthday, with those in deprived areas, the North of England and Black and Asian ethnic groups the worst affected, according to new analysis.
The analysis—by experts from the Child of the North research group, including Professor Kate Pickett from the University of York—looked at national figures on infant deaths in 2022 and has revealed that, after a brief hiatus, infant mortality is rising once again, exposing stark inequalities across society.
The increase in infant mortality rates (IMR) has been linked to risk factors such as prematurity, congenital anomalies, low birthweight, ethnicity, maternal age, deprivation, poverty and inequality.
Urgent priority
The findings have prompted calls from leading child health academics for a serious investigation...
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