U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Declines in Global Ranking
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report indicated a decline in the United States' global ranking for infant mortality rates. The data compared U.S. rates against those of other nations across several decades. The report tracked changes in the U.S. global position.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics revealed a shifting global position for the United States regarding infant mortality. The data indicates the U.S. ranked 29th worldwide in 2004.
The ranking represents a drop from previous decades. In 2000, the United States held 27th position. The nation stood at 23rd in 1990. In 1960, the report found the U.S. ranked 12th among nations for infant mortality rates.
The National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the CDC, compiles and analyzes health data for the nation. Their reports inform public health initiatives and policy decisions.
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