What are common causes of infant mortality?

There are many different causes of infant mortality, from infection to birth defects or accidents. The main causes of infant mortality in the United States are different than the main causes of infant death around the world. read more

The main causes of infant mortality in the United States are different than the main causes of infant death around the world. In addition, in the United States and worldwide, the most common causes of infant death in the first weeks after birth are different than those that occur later in the first year. read more

In 2015, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 5.9 deaths per 1,000 live births. Causes of Infant Mortality. Over 23,000 infants died in the United States in 2015. The five leading causes of infant death in 2015 were: Birth defects. Preterm birth and low birth weight. Sudden infant death syndrome. Maternal pregnancy complications. Injuries (e.g., suffocation). read more

The overall rate of infant mortality in the United States is 5.82 deaths per 1,000 births. The 10 leading causes of infant death in the United States in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, account for nearly 70 percent of all fatalities. read more