Infant mortality rises for third consecutive year in England
Risk of death for babies born in poorer areas is almost three times higher than in wealthier postcodes, figures show
Infant mortality has risen for the third year in a row in England, with the risk of death for babies born in deprived areas almost three times higher than those from wealthier postcodes, figures show.
The rate of deaths for children under one year old increased from 3.8 to 3.9 per 1,000 births last year, although the overall number of infant deaths decreased by 2% because of a lower birthrate.
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