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U.S. Stillbirth Rate Hits Record Low, Research Launched

12/5/2025

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The U.S. stillbirth rate fell 2% in 2024, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the lowest in decades.
Nearly 20,000 pregnancies ended in fetal death, with Mississippi reporting the highest rate at 7.8 per 1,000.
The National Institutes of Health launched a $37 million Stillbirth Research Consortium to address unexplained cases and persistent disparities tied to socioeconomic factors and healthcare access.

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Story summary

The U.S. stillbirth rate fell 2% in 2024, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the lowest in decades.
Nearly 20,000 pregnancies ended in fetal death, with Mississippi reporting the highest rate at 7.8 per 1,000.
The National Institutes of Health launched a $37 million Stillbirth Research Consortium to address unexplained cases and persistent disparities tied to socioeconomic factors and healthcare access.