Wave of Light 2021
Reducing Racial Disparities
Addressing Extreme Prematurity
Eliminating Sleep-Related Deaths
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The Issue
13,194
babies were born in Cuyahoga County100
of these babies didn't celebrate a first birthday73%
of these babies were African American from all socioeconomic levels*2020 data are preliminary and unaudited.
The Solutions
Reduce
Racial Disparities
African American babies in Greater Cleveland die four times more often than white infants. We’re answering the question of “why?” and developing system-wide solutions.
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Extreme Prematurity
Prematurity has been the county’s lead contributor to infant mortality for 20+ years. We’re gathering data to guide solutions to eliminate deaths due to extreme prematurity.
Address Extreme PrematurityLearn MoreEliminate
Sleep-Related Deaths
Sleep-related deaths are the second-leading cause of infant deaths in the county. We’re promoting “safe sleep” in our training and public messaging.
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Reducing Toxic Lead and Tobacco Smoke Exposures
Posted on January 7th, 2021
Every baby deserves to celebrate a first birthday. But in Cleveland, Ohio, too many babies did not get that chance. That is until city and...
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