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The Infant Mortality and Morbidity dashboard provides Texas data on infant mortality, the leading causes of infant death, preterm birth, and low birthweight. For questions about this data, send email to MCHEpi@dshs.texas.gov
In 2021, the percentage of babies born with a low birth weight (LBW) in Texas increased. The Texas infant mortality rate declined over the past decade reaching an all-time low in 2021. The percentage of Texas women who smoke during pregnancy declined.
Feb 6, 2020 · This data includes tables, maps, and discussion of statewide rates of preterm birth, infant mortality, access to prenatal care, and other variables. At the end of the document is a table that lists certain variables for each year. We will add data to this site as it becomes available. 2022/2023 Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies Data Book
Death Records ; Marriage & Divorce Records ... Infant Mortality Statistics ... Center for Health Statistics. Phone. 512-776-7509. Email. vstat@dshs.texas.gov. Agency ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Infant mortality increased by 12.9% from 2021 to 2022 in Texas after Texas' near-total ban on abortion was enacted, according to a new study published today in JAMA Pediatrics. A total of 2243 Texas infants, or children under 1 year, died in 2022 compared to 1985 Texas infant deaths in 2021.
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Nov 3, 2023 · More than 2,200 babies died before their first birthday in Texas in 2022. Texas' infant mortality rate, 5.72 deaths per 1,000 births, was slightly above the national rate of 5.6 per 1,000...
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Jun 24, 2024 · From 2021 to 2022, infant deaths in Texas increased by 12.9% -- from 1,985 to 2,240 -- while infant deaths across the rest of the U.S. increased by 1.8%, reported Alison Gemmill, PhD, of the...