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U.S. Infant Mortality Drops, SUID Rates Alarmingly Rise

1/31/2025

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Infant mortality rates in the U.S. have seen a significant 24% decline since 1999, yet the alarming rise of nearly 12% in sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) from 2020 to 2022 raises concerns. The impact of COVID-19, opioid use, and unsafe sleep practices highlights the urgent need to tackle systemic issues like healthcare access and paid leave to protect our most vulnerable.

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Story summary

Infant mortality rates in the U.S. have seen a significant 24% decline since 1999, yet the alarming rise of nearly 12% in sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) from 2020 to 2022 raises concerns. The impact of COVID-19, opioid use, and unsafe sleep practices highlights the urgent need to tackle systemic issues like healthcare access and paid leave to protect our most vulnerable.