Infant mortality in the U.S. reached an all-time low in 2025, with fewer than 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This decrease, though small, represents hundreds of fewer infant deaths annually. While the exact causes are still being studied, public health efforts such as antibody shots and RSV vaccines for pregnant women, along with increased education on safe infant sleeping practices, are believed to have contributed to this positive trend. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster reports a significant public health milestone with a new all-time low in infant mortality in the U.S., supported by preliminary government data and expert commentary. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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- March of Dimes
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- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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