Fatherhood Programs and Black Infant Mortality
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Authors
Meldrum, Clayton J.
Issue Date
2018
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Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
If maternal and infant/children’s health is an indicator of a nation’s
progress and development in healthcare, then infant mortality rate (IMR) is
a critical statistic in that evaluation, defined as the death of an infant
before its first birthday. IMR is a critical point of emphasis in U.S. public
health as it is observed at epidemic levels, despite the technological
developments and healthcare resources that exist. Particular emphasis on
Black infant mortality is reflected in the research, contributing significantly
to the average infant mortality rate observed across the board and at all
levels. This research uses Kalamazoo as a model for analysis, as it is one
of the most critical cities in Michigan for IMR.
Particular emphasis on Black infant mortality is reflected in the research,
contributing significantly to the average infant mortality rate observed
across the board and at all levels. Infants of color are by far the most
vulnerable group when observing infant mortality in the US, racial
understanding of racial factors in efforts towards addressing the high
average infant mortality rates observed. In Kalamazoo, Michigan’s
thirteenth largest city by population, the risk of Black infant mortality is
quadruple that of their white neighbors.
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1 Broadside. 48"W x 36"H
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Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College
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