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

The problem affects women and families in rural and urban communities, and drives up infant mortality rates. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Massachusetts topped the list again because of its third-lowest infant mortality rate and third-lowest maternal mortality rate. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026

The infant mortality, premature birth, and low birth weight rates are also higher in rural communities. — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The zoo said red pandas have an infant mortality rate of about 40%. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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Medical Definition

infant mortality

noun

: the rate of deaths occurring in the first year of life