Mississippi declares public health emergency as infant death rate reaches highest level in over a decade
Published on: Aug. 27, 2025, 7:55 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency due to a soaring infant mortality rate, the worst in the nation at 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. Disparities are stark, with Black infants disproportionately affected. The state is mobilizing resources to expand prenatal care, strengthen community programs, and address systemic inequities to combat this crisis.
