Essay
Reducing Disparities in Infant Mortality: Using Big Data to Help Babies at Risk
Jul 1, 2021
Women who receive prenatal health care generally benefit from fewer medical complications during pregnancy, and their babies also tend to experience a lower risk of health problems during infancy and long-term benefits throughout their growth and development. RAND research related to prenatal health care includes studies on infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal substance use, and prenatal care and nutrition for low-income women.