Black babies are far more likely to die under one year old

Infant mortality rates are highest among Black babies and Native American babies, both over 2x more likely to die under the age of 1 than a white infant.

National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System, 2022. Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births, before 364 days of life.
Chart: Alicja Hagopian Source: National Center for Health Statistics
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