The nation's infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, largely thanks to medical advancements and public health efforts.
NEW YORK (AP) — Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data. There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in ...
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