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US Child Mortality Surges 25% Amid Healthcare Crisis

8/16/2025

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Story summary

US child mortality increased by 25% in the last decade, with American children 2.3 times more likely to die than those in other developed countries.
Key factors include insufficient prenatal care, high poverty rates, and restricted healthcare access.
Systemic issues like insurance barriers and environmental hazards worsen these conditions.

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Story summary

US child mortality increased by 25% in the last decade, with American children 2.3 times more likely to die than those in other developed countries.
Key factors include insufficient prenatal care, high poverty rates, and restricted healthcare access.
Systemic issues like insurance barriers and environmental hazards worsen these conditions.