U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low, Yet Remains Behind Peers
In 2025, the U.S. achieved a historic low in infant mortality rates according to CDC data, but it still lags behind other comparable countries.
Editorial Staff
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the infant mortality rate in the United States fell to an unprecedented low in 2025.
Despite this positive development, the U.S. continues to trail behind several other nations with similar demographics in terms of infant mortality.
This situation raises important questions about healthcare access and quality for mothers and infants in the U.S. as the country strives to improve outcomes.