A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the concerning rate of infant mortality in the state, particularly among Black infants and mothers, and acknowledges contributing factors like disparities in prenatal care, socioeconomic disadvantages, and the impact of racism. The resolution urges residents to raise awareness and support efforts to reduce infant deaths and related issues.
Key provisions
- Designates September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the high infant mortality rate in Pennsylvania (5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023).
- Notes the disproportionately high infant mortality rate among Black infants.
- Identifies factors contributing to disparities, including late or no prenatal care for Black mothers, socioeconomic disadvantages, and structural racism.
- Acknowledges prematurity as a significant contributor to infant mortality disparities.
- Urges residents to raise awareness about infant mortality.
- Encourages support for efforts to reduce infant deaths and related issues.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Black infants and mothers
- Families with infants
- Healthcare providers
- Public health officials
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Benjamin Sanchez
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