infant mortality

noun

: the number of infants who die each year

The government is trying to reduce infant mortality.

Examples of infant mortality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Frank found that in U.S. counties where bat populations have been decimated by white-nose syndrome, human infant mortality rates rose by about 8 percent. —

Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2024 The country was besieged not only by hyperinflation and a massive economic contraction, but also soaring infant mortality and a lack of safe drinking water. —

Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 Several factors contribute to the U.S.’ disproportionate infant mortality rate. —

Aria Bendix, NBC News, 2 July 2024 Lackluster investigations may perpetuate high Native infant mortality rate 5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States Urgent care or ER? —

Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infant mortality

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