Why is the infant mortality rate higher in African-American babies?
According to the CDC, in New Jersey the black infant mortality rate was 8.89 per 1000 live births compared to 3.07 per 1000 births for white, non-Hispanic infants … source
WASHINGTON WATCH: Why Are Infant Mortality Rates So High Among African-Americans
It’s true that being black in America is hazardous to your health. African-Americans have higher rates of diseases like HIV-AIDS, hypertension and diabetes and … source