US EditionMississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rates
Mississippi's infant mortality rate reached 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, triggering a public health emergency to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency Thursday to address rising infant mortality rates, officials said, mobilizing resources to reverse the trend.
- State officials cite congenital malformations, preterm birth, low birth weight and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as leading causes, and highlight Mississippi's high maternal mortality rates, officials said.
- MSDH announced a multi-pronged strategy that partners with hospitals to address maternal care gaps and reinforces the importance of early prenatal visits.
- The declaration allows MSDH to immediately mobilize resources more quickly and work with partners across the state to try to reverse the trends, while State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney urged a joint effort by healthcare providers and policymakers.
- Federal data due later this year shows the national infant mortality average is 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, and MSDH described declaring a public health emergency as an urgent commitment to save lives through a united system effort.
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Public health emergency declared over rising infant mortality rate in Mississippi
Public health emergency declared over rising infant mortality rate in Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state. MSDH declared this on Thursday. According to a release, Mississippi’s 2024 data shows the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is the highest in mor…
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rates
The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency due to increasing infant mortality rates, with a focus on improving maternal health and expanding care resources.
MSDH declares public health emergency on infant mortality - Daily Leader
The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state. Mississippi’s 2024 data shows the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is the highest in more than a decade. In Mississippi, 3,527 babies have died before the age of 1 since 2014. “Too many Mississippi families are losing their babies before their first …
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