DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin

Elizabeth.Goodsitt May 1, 2023

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DHS Releases New Reports on Infant Deaths in Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released two new reports on birth outcomes that continue to shed light on how to best reduce and address significant disparities in infant deaths across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) reports analyze the factors that contribute to inequalities in fetal and infant mortality to help focus public health prevention efforts. Data from the DHS Maternal and Infant Mortality Prevention Unit show Wisconsin’s overall infant…

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Elizabeth.Goodsitt

May 1, 2023

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