A 10-year look at the impact of policy changes and opportunities for the future
Thanks to the work of our partner Cradle Cincinnati and other community collaborators, infant mortality rates in Hamilton County recently fell to a rate of 5.5 deaths per 1,000 births. However, rates remain higher across Ohio, according to a bi3-fueled report from Groundwork Ohio, citing that seven of every 1,000 babies born in Ohio still die before their first birthday.
This report reviews the data and key policy changes in Ohio over the past decade, celebrating successes, pinpointing areas where progress remains inadequate, and identifying opportunities to help more of Ohio’s children reach their first birthday.
Media Coverage:
- Cleveland.com: “Report: In Ohio, Black infants 2.4 times more likely to die compared to white infants”
- Columbus Underground: “Progress Made on Infant Mortality Rates in Ohio Over Past Decade”
- NPR Affiliate WOSO: “Despite improvements, Ohio still has among the worst infant mortality rates in the nation”
- Ohio Capital Journal: “Infant mortality issues see progress over 10 years in Ohio, still more work to be done, study shows”
- Spectrum 1 News: “Report: Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation”
