Did you know that Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the United States? On average, two babies die every week in Oklahoma COUNTY alone!
I recently received from Mary Beth Cox with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department their their very first "Central Oklahoma Fetal and Infant Mortality Report." It makes for interesting reading (for instance, it appears Oklahoma County carries a disproportionate share of infant deaths). The report closes with excellent recommendations including:
~ Improve preconception, inter conception, and women's overall health
~ Help women stop smoking
~Help women achieve a healthy body weight
~ Help women access early and adequate prenatal care
~ Improve efforts to help families plan for pregnancy
~ Improve access to mental health services
Click here to read/download the report.
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