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Some states are part of rather unfortunate statistics. This particular list encompasses those states that unfortunately have a very high infant mortality rate, and many are trying to figure out just why that is.
1.Mississippi: It’s not a good place to be, but this state ranks at the top for infant mortality rates in the country. It’s a very sad statistic to be at the top of, but the numbers speak for themselves and over one in ten babies will be a part of this terribly unfortunate and sad statistic.

2.Louisiana: People used to say that it was quality of life that contributed to this fact, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore. Though when you look at a state such as this, there are still plenty of small towns with perhaps lesser medical facilities than in large cities. Whatever the reason, this state holds to a top position on a very dismal list.

3.South Carolina: The rate is high and state officials want to figure out why that is. Whatever the reason, this is a fact and a statistic that medical and government officials alike want to get a handle on. Hopefully they are successful so that nobody has to suffer through another terrible tragedy.

4.Alabama: It’s often difficult to figure out why a state suffers more infant mortality than other, but whatever the reason certain states seem to make the list year after year. This state seems to make an appearance quite often, much to the dismay of parents all over.

5.Delaware: Many medical facilities in states on this list such as this are doing their very best to protect patients and families alike to ensure that they don’t have to suffer through these tragedies anymore. With more education and resources, hopefully this list will dwindle down on its incidents of deaths.

6.Tennessee: There doesn’t seem to be any one identifiable reason as to why more infants are dying in these states, but much work is being done to figure it out. Though the information can’t come soon enough, this can make a big difference in the lives of those who could potentially suffer from it.

7.North Carolina: Infants in states such as these can pass away for any number of reasons. A state such as this may make the list if infants are dying during labor and delivery or even within the first year. There is a great deal of research that studies the trends and just why they could be happening.

8.Ohio : The more education comes out the better the chances of survival for these infants. Though too many families have suffered, the hope is that with more education comes less of an infant mortality rate overall. This would be welcome news to the medical community and to parents alike.

9.Georgia: Even with big city life and excellent medical facilities, some states make the list such as this one. In spite of the best efforts, some states just have this statistic and are fighting desperately to keep themselves away from it. This is not a list that you want to ever be a part of.

10.West Virginia: With many small towns and perhaps smaller medical facilities, states such as these aren’t often a surprise to make the list. However much is being done to protect the infant mortality rate from rising and to bring it down in the process. This is a lengthy process but those that live in the state are hopeful that it will happen.

Infant mortality is something that nobody likes to think about. However if you can learn from the sad incidents in the past, hopefully you can make progress.

Mary F Frederick is interested in informing people about how to get a master of health informatics.