Most people associate high infant mortality rates with third world countries, but Rochester’s rates are higher than the state and national averages, says Patricia Brantingham, executive director of the Perinatal Network of Monroe County. And the risk is higher depending on where you live and the color of your skin, she says. “The rate for […]
Infant mortality
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Infant death study
Infant mortality is a serious issue in Monroe County, and it’s about to get some added attention. County officials will work with the Perinatal Network of Monroe County to study the causes of death in local children less than a month old. Last week, the County Legislature approved a measure allowing the study to go […]
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Lej approves infant mortality study
Last night, the Monroe County Legislature approved a measure to initiate a study of infant mortality in Monroe County. Infant mortality is a serious problem in the county. Data compiled by ACT Rochester shows that the local infant mortality rate regularly exceeds the state figure. In 2010, 6.9 children under age 1 died for every […]
