Location
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
Start Date
17-5-2019 9:15 AM
End Date
17-5-2019 12:00 AM
Description
The purpose of the study was to examine the trends of infant mortality after the Infant Reduction Initiative that began in 2014-2015 in Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties to determine if racial disparities contribute to infant mortality. Despite decreased trends in infant mortality, racial disparities continued to exist with the highest rates among Black infants.
Influence of Racial Disparity and Socioeconomic Status on Infant Mortality among Blacks in Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties in Michigan
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
The purpose of the study was to examine the trends of infant mortality after the Infant Reduction Initiative that began in 2014-2015 in Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties to determine if racial disparities contribute to infant mortality. Despite decreased trends in infant mortality, racial disparities continued to exist with the highest rates among Black infants.