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Statistics on children, youth and families in Washington, D.C. from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and DC Action
Infant mortality by ward
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
(Number) Number of infant deaths (less than one year old).
(Rate-D.C.) Number of infant deaths (less than one year old) per every 1,000 live births in D.C.
(Rate-Ward) Number of infant deaths (less than one year old) in ward per every 1,000 live births in the ward.
(Rate-D.C.) Number of infant deaths (less than one year old) per every 1,000 live births in D.C.
(Rate-Ward) Number of infant deaths (less than one year old) in ward per every 1,000 live births in the ward.
Data Source
2014 Infant Mortality Report, Published March 2016 and its predecessor reports. Data from 2015 and later were provided by the DC Department of Health upon request
Notes
Due to the small number of infant deaths, infant mortality rates are highly variable and should be interpreted cautiously.
Last Updated November 2023
Last Updated November 2023
Last Updated
November 2023