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Tag Archives: Infant Mortality
American Children Die More Often than Kids in Other Developed Nations
A recent study shows infants and teens are at greatest risk
A study published in the journal Health Affairs in January shows that children in the United States are 70 percent more likely to die before reaching adulthood than those in 19 other developed nations. Researchers estimate that, between 1960 and 2010, … Continue reading
Mother Donates Breast Milk to Honor Her Stillborn Son
Amy Anderson donated 92 gallons of breast milk and is shifting the law to help lactating women
Amy Anderson of Caribou, Maine, has two living sons and several other children who were lost to miscarriage. “Lost” isn’t quite the word for it, though, because Anderson continues to have a relationship with them — particularly Bryson, who was … Continue reading
African Baby Names that Ward Off Death
How some Nigerian parents prevent infant mortality through ritualized naming ceremonies
Chances are good you’ve known someone who was named after a relative. You might even know someone who shares a name with his father, grandfather and great-grandfather — a John Doe IV. Have you ever known someone who was named … Continue reading
