U.S. infant mortality hits record low of 5.4 per 1,000 but still lags peers
The CDC reports the U.S. infant mortality rate dropped to an all-time low of 5.4 per 1,000 live births in 2025, saving hundreds of lives compared to prior years. Yet the nation remains behind other wealthy countries, highlighting persistent gaps in maternal-child health equity and the need for targeted policy and technology-driven interventions.
Source: MedPage Today · STAT News