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Ohio infant mortality higher among lower income, less educated families.

Posted by db last modified November 13, 2008

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study show link between lower family income and child health and education.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on October 8 of a recent report that showed that Ohio families with lower income and education levels had higher infant mortality levels in this decade.

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study used multiple sources of data to show that, overall, child health is associated with the family income and education level.

The Plain Dealer story can be accessed at this link.


Keywords: Education, HP 2010 Leading Indicators, Infant Mortality, Leading Causes of Death, Maternal Infant and Child Health, Poverty, State, Statistics

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