Health & Science
Harris County approves $7.7 million program to fight maternal and infant mortality
Posted on · The county’s maternal morbidity rate soared by more than 50% between 2008 and 2015.
Tag: Infant Mortality
Health & Science
A sexually transmitted disease is killing Texas babies
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Study: Texas Infant Mortality Rates Vary Dramatically By ZIP Code
Posted on · A doctor behind the study explains just how much variation there is from area to area and what's behind the numbers.
News
Texas’ Infant Mortality Rates Vary Across State, Among Ethnic Groups, Study Shows
Posted on · 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.