Poor infant mortality rates for African American babies in the United States are an example of a glaring health disparity

Poor infant mortality rates for African American babies in the United States are an example of a glaring health disparity.

• Where would you go to find information about this problem?

• How would you obtain information regarding infant mortality rates from your local, state, or regional community?

• What factors must be considered when interpreting epidemiological data on health disparities?

• What interventions have been designed to reduce infant mortality rates, and specifically the infant mortality rates of specific groups with the highest mortality rates?

• How might an APRN participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates?