Question

10 states with the highest infant mortality rates (deaths per 1,000 live births)


10. Tennessee: 7.3



9. North Carolina: 7.3



8. Oklahoma: 7.4



7. South Dakota: 7.5



6. South Carolina: 7.5



5. Ohio: 7.7



4. Delaware: 8.2



3. Louisiana: 8.2



2. Alabama: 8.6



1. Mississippi: 9.1

Answer 1

I just read an article at Scientific American's site. The number one factor that contributes to SIDS? Altitude.

The one single thing that mothers can do to reduce the likelihood of SIDS? Give baby a pacifier.

Of course, SIDS is just one of many possible causes of infant mortality, but the article is informative!

Answer 2

I was shocked to see that the state I live in is on this list. :(

Answer 3

Various nations ***** mortality rates;

Slovakia 5.4
Hungary 5.1
Cuba 4.7
UK 4.4
France 3.3
Japan 2.1

https://www.cia.gov/library/p...

Answer 4

Perhaps maternal alcoholism plays a major role in this,

Answer 5

Lot of things involved which cause this from SIDS to nutrition while pregnant.

Answer 6

I just read an article at Scientific American's site. The number one factor that contributes to SIDS? Altitude.

The one single thing that mothers can do to reduce the likelihood of SIDS? Give baby a pacifier.

Of course, SIDS is just one of many possible causes of infant mortality, but the article is informative!