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NC DHHS Division of Public Health

Infant Mortality: Rate of Infant Deaths in North Carolina (Total) per 1,000 Live Births

Current Value

6.9

2023

Definition

Story Behind the Curve

Since 2019, the Infant Mortality rate in North Carolina  has hovered between 6.8 and 6.9 deaths per 1,000 live births. In 2023, the rate was 6.9.

Health Equity/Disparity Comparison Data

 

 

 

Indicator Notes

Definition:

Infant mortality is the death of an infant before his or her first birthday. The infant mortality rate is an important marker of the overall health of a society.

Why is this Important?

The rate of a population's Infant Mortality is a key health indicator and a common proxy for overall community health of a population.  [CDC, HNC2030]

Additional Information:

Infant mortality rates reflect social, economic and environmental conditions in which children (and others in the community) live, including their health care. [CDC]

References and Links:

HNC-REPORT-FINAL-Spread2.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/infant-mortality/

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