Americans are living longer again, but one surprising trend stands out

WASHINGTON — Americans continued to live longer in 2025 as the nation’s death rate dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, ...
Associated Press

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

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U.S. infant mortality hits new low, but similar nations do better

There are striking disparities based on demographic factors and the U.S. lags behind some comparable nations.

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low. That's still worse than other nations

The nation's infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, largely thanks to medical advancements and public health efforts.

Americans born after 1970 face higher death rates from several major causes in middle age

Americans born after 1970 are dying faster than their parents, with higher rates of heart disease, cancer and overdoses between ages 30 and 49.
The Commonwealth Fund

Beyond Maternal Mortality: How Severe Morbidity Reveals Policy Gaps in Maternal Care

This brief presents updated estimates of severe maternal morbidity overall and across demographic and geographic ...