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Now part of Administration for Children and Families; Maternal and Child Health Bureau continues its work
In 1900, one in seven babies born in the United States or United Kingdom died before their first birthday. By 2017, the rate had fallen to roughly 4-6 per 1,000—a decline exceeding 95%. This transformation ranks among the most consequential achievements in human history, fundamentally altering how families experience childbirth and early childhood.
Updated Jan 22
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