INFANT MORTALITY questions and
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Definition of infant mortality. IMR? - correct answer ✔✔The death of an infant before first
birthday.
Infant mortality rate (IMR) = # of infant deaths/1000 live births.
It is a marker of overall health of a society because it reflects health of community.
- Community poverty
- Availability and quality of health services.
What are the disparities in infant mortality rate and why? - correct answer ✔✔Non-Hispanic
black infants was more than double the IMR of Non-hispanic white infants. The number of non-
Hispanic black and hispanic infant deaths increased, while the number of other race groups
decreased.
Due to factors like limited access to prenatal care, poverty, racism, chronic stress, and
environmental exposures. These social determinants contribute to premature birth, low birth
weight, and poor maternal health.
What are the infant mortality rates in Ohio and the United States and how doesthat compare to
other nations? - correct answer ✔✔In Ohio, IMR is 7.1 and the worst state was mississippi with
9.1.
The United states IMR is 5.4, which is No.33 out of 38 of developed nations. The average was
4.0, and the USA is worse. Japan is at the top and Columbia is at the bottom.
, List the causes of infant mortality and strategies to reduce/prevent infant mortality, including
those in Ohio - correct answer ✔✔Causes:
Neonatal mortality:
- Birth defects
- Preterm (<37 weeks)/low birth weight. (major factor and is leading cause)
- Pregnancy complications
- Carrier health
- Lack of access
Post neonatal: 28 days - 1 yr
- SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome)
- Injury
- Infection
Other considerations:
- Pregnancies < 18 months apart
- Unplanned pregnancies.
Strategies:
What is neonatal mortality? - correct answer ✔✔Dying between birth and first 28 days.
What are the modifiable factors that influence health? - correct answer ✔✔Clinical Care -
prenatal care quality and access.
Health Behaviors - such as tobacco use and nutrition.
answers graded A+ latest update
Definition of infant mortality. IMR? - correct answer ✔✔The death of an infant before first
birthday.
Infant mortality rate (IMR) = # of infant deaths/1000 live births.
It is a marker of overall health of a society because it reflects health of community.
- Community poverty
- Availability and quality of health services.
What are the disparities in infant mortality rate and why? - correct answer ✔✔Non-Hispanic
black infants was more than double the IMR of Non-hispanic white infants. The number of non-
Hispanic black and hispanic infant deaths increased, while the number of other race groups
decreased.
Due to factors like limited access to prenatal care, poverty, racism, chronic stress, and
environmental exposures. These social determinants contribute to premature birth, low birth
weight, and poor maternal health.
What are the infant mortality rates in Ohio and the United States and how doesthat compare to
other nations? - correct answer ✔✔In Ohio, IMR is 7.1 and the worst state was mississippi with
9.1.
The United states IMR is 5.4, which is No.33 out of 38 of developed nations. The average was
4.0, and the USA is worse. Japan is at the top and Columbia is at the bottom.
, List the causes of infant mortality and strategies to reduce/prevent infant mortality, including
those in Ohio - correct answer ✔✔Causes:
Neonatal mortality:
- Birth defects
- Preterm (<37 weeks)/low birth weight. (major factor and is leading cause)
- Pregnancy complications
- Carrier health
- Lack of access
Post neonatal: 28 days - 1 yr
- SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome)
- Injury
- Infection
Other considerations:
- Pregnancies < 18 months apart
- Unplanned pregnancies.
Strategies:
What is neonatal mortality? - correct answer ✔✔Dying between birth and first 28 days.
What are the modifiable factors that influence health? - correct answer ✔✔Clinical Care -
prenatal care quality and access.
Health Behaviors - such as tobacco use and nutrition.
