"Tragic Reality: The Ongoing Crisis of Black Infant Mortality in America"

A comprehensive analysis of U.S. mortality over 70 years highlights that Black children consistently endure higher mortality rates than white children, with no progress since the 1950s. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the study reveals over 690,000 avoidable childhood deaths among Black Americans, driven by systemic racism and health inequities. Factors like housing segregation and inadequate healthcare access exacerbate these disparities. Urgent policy changes are crucial to ensure equitable health opportunities for all children. "Black children in America will continue to face unjust risks," the researchers wrote.