In 2015, eighty-seven babies per one thousand died before reaching one year of age. This figure is called the infant mortality rate.
Infant mortality is defined as a child dying before turning one. The number of newborn deaths for every 1,000 live births is known as the infant mortality rate. The infant mortality rate is a significant indicator of the general health of a society in addition to providing us with valuable information on maternal and baby health. In the United States, there were 5.4 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births in 2020.