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Differences Between Rural and Urban Areas in Mortality Rates for the Leading Causes of Infant Death: United States, 2013–2015
Questions for Danielle Ely, Ph.D., “Differences Between Rural and Urban Areas in Mortality Rates for the Leading Causes of Infant Death: United States, 2013–2015” Q: Why did you decide to examine differences in mortality rates for the leading causes of infant death between rural and urban areas in the United States? DE: After finding differences Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Infant Mortality Rate, by Urbanization Level — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2007 and 2015
In both 2007 and 2015, infant mortality rates were highest in rural counties (7.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births and 6.8, respectively). Rates were lower in small and medium urban counties (7.1 in 2007 and 6.4 in 2015) and lowest in large urban counties (6.4 in 2007 and 5.4 in 2015). For all three Read More >
Posted on byInfant Mortality Rates in Rural and Urban Areas in the United States, 2014
Questions for Danielle Ely, Ph.D., Statistician and Lead Author of “Infant Mortality Rates in Rural and Urban Areas in the United States, 2014” Q: What is the most significant finding in your study? DE: The most significant finding in this study was the consistency with which infants in rural areas have significantly higher mortality rates Read More >
Posted on byTeen Birth Rates for Urban and Rural Areas in the United States, 2007–2015
Questions for Brady Hamilton, Statistician and Lead Author of “Teen Birth Rates for Urban and Rural Areas in the United States, 2007–2015” Q: Are teen birth rates in the U.S. higher in urban areas or rural areas? BH: The birth rate for teenagers is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. In 2015, the Read More >
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