Infant mortality

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/infant-mortality

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global infant mortality rate (1950)?Approximately 65 deaths per 1,000 live births
2. What is the global infant mortality rate (2015)?Approximately 29 deaths per 1,000 live births
3. Why do some babies die before they are one year old?Babies can die because of health problems like infections, being born too early, or birth defects. Things like a mother’s health, clean water, and good medical care also affect how safe a baby is.
4. How has infant mortality changed over time?About 70 years ago, around 65 babies out of every 1,000 died before their first birthday. Today, that number is about 29, so many more babies are living to be one year old.

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): A statistical measure representing the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births within the first year of life.
Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR): The probability that a child born today will die before reaching the age of five, expressed per 1,000 live births.
Congenital Anomalies: Structural or functional abnormalities present at birth, often referred to as birth defects.
Socioeconomic Determinants: Social and economic conditions, such as income, education, and occupation, that influence health outcomes.