France's Rising Infant Death Rate Prompts New Bill From Lawmakers

France's rising infant death rate prompts new bill from lawmakers

One in every 250 babies born in France in 2024 died before their first birthday – a total of 2,700 deaths – and that number has been going up for several years. French MPs have introduced legislation for measures that will examine what's behind the increase, including introducing a registry of infant mortality.

The infant mortality rate in France rose from 3.5 to 4.1 deaths per 1,000 births between 2011 and 2024, according to INSEE. The text was approved at first reading by MPs.

The aim of this legislative proposal by the Liot Group is to respond to the rise in infant mortality in France.

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