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Relevant Population Characteristics for Infant mortality

Relevant Population Characteristics

The following have higher rates of infant mortality:
  • Mother's age (mothers younger than 20 years)
  • Mother's educational attainment (high school diploma or less)
  • Mother being unmarried

The estimated rate of infant mortality is higher for people who identify as Black, NHPI, or AI/AN, but these differences are not statistically significant.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:


Maternal and Infant Health Program, Division of Family Health and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2002, Telephone: 801-273-2871, Fax: 801-274-0674, Website: https://mihp.utah.gov/, Contact: Laurie Baksh, Email: lbaksh@utah.gov
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Content updated: Thu, 6 Feb 2025 13:01:20 MST