Where Babies Are Safest: Unpacking Infant Mortality Data
2025-06-03
Global infant mortality rates vary dramatically, influenced not only by healthcare access but also by statistical methodology. Inclusion of extremely premature infants significantly impacts reported rates. Adjusting for gestational age (22 weeks), Japan, Sweden, and Finland emerge as top performers. However, South Korea's low neonatal mortality contrasts with higher post-neonatal rates, potentially due to healthcare disparities and parental leave policy implementation. The article urges a critical examination of data and the adoption of best practices to reduce global infant mortality.
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