FYC Community Action Council Meeting
Reducing Racial Disparities
addressing Extreme Prematurity
Eliminating Sleep-Related Deaths
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The Issue
13,871
babies were born in Cuyahoga County118
of these babies didn't celebrate a first birthday67%
of these babies were African American from all socioeconomic levels*2018 data is 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.
Reduce Racial DisparitiesLearn MoreAddress
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.
Eliminate Sleep-Related DeathsLearn MoreTake Action
The Impact of Community Involvement
Posted on May 10th, 2019
As a student pursuing a dual master’s degree in public health and social administration, I went through my field placement at First Year Cleveland (FYC)....
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