Sudden Infant Deaths Rise Among Black Babies, Widening Mortality Gap
Medical Xpress1 min read78 words
New research published in the journal JAMA Network Open indicates that rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) have begun to rise after years of declines. The study highlights that this increase is particularly pronounced among babies born to Black mothers.
These findings help explain a puzzling widening of the disparity in infant mortality rates between white and Black populations since 2020. The research provides context for the recent shift in mortality trends affecting these specific demographic groups.
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