Reducing Racial Disparities
addressing Extreme Prematurity
Eliminating Sleep-Related Deaths
The Issue
13,937
babies were born in Cuyahoga County120
of these babies didn't celebrate a first birthday73%
of these babies were African American from all socioeconomic levels*2019 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.
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
We must commit to save our African American babies
Posted on September 18th, 2020
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month, a time for us to reflect on our community’s efforts to decrease the rate at which babies die during...
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