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Tag: Infant Mortality

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A sexually transmitted disease is killing Texas babies

Kim Krisberg, Public Health Watch / Blaine Young, Public Health Watch

Posted on November 1, 2021 · As congenital syphilis cases soar in the state, especially among infants of color, health officials wonder what it will take to get the public’s attention.

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Houston Matters

Study: Texas Infant Mortality Rates Vary Dramatically By ZIP Code

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 18, 2018 · A doctor behind the study explains just how much variation there is from area to area and what's behind the numbers.

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Texas’ Infant Mortality Rates Vary Across State, Among Ethnic Groups, Study Shows

SYDNEY GREENE, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 18, 2018 · While Texas' infant mortality rate is lower than the national average, a new study shows wide differences in rates across different areas of the state and among different racial groups.

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Baby formula shortage is making low-income mothers struggle to pay for a product usually covered by the state

Texas Tribune Staff

Posted on May 17, 2022 · The state’s poorest mothers are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket when they find baby formula because they say they can’t risk waiting for the exact brand and size container covered by Texas’ Women, Infant and Children program.

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WATCH: Adorable Zoo Babies | Mockingbird and Armadillo

Ernie Manouse

Posted on August 22, 2019 · Animal Babies: First Year on Earth & NOVA fans will enjoy seeing our local animal babies...

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Newborn Baby Feet

Houston Matters

Study: Texas Infant Mortality Rates Vary Dramatically By ZIP Code

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 18, 2018 · A doctor behind the study explains just how much variation there is from area to area and what's behind the numbers.

Tags birth rates David Lakey health Infant Mortality

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Texas’ Infant Mortality Rates Vary Across State, Among Ethnic Groups, Study Shows

SYDNEY GREENE, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 18, 2018 · While Texas' infant mortality rate is lower than the national average, a new study shows wide differences in rates across different areas of the state and among different racial groups.

Tags Infant Mortality pregnancy texas

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