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A closer look at a newly released report on infant mortality in Mecklenburg County

A closer look at a newly released report on infant mortality in Mecklenburg County

On the next Charlotte Talks, we look at a newly released Mecklenburg County…

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins · Sarah Delia

April 7, 202650m 10s

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On the next Charlotte Talks, we look at a newly released Mecklenburg County Health Department report on infant mortality. The findings are a mix of good and bad news. Overall birth outcomes have improved, but disparities remain, especially for non-Hispanic Black infants compared with non-Hispanic white infants. We’ll hear about the progress and what’s being done to address those disparities.