The leading causes of infant death in the United States are:
Congenital malformations.
Preterm birth.
Low birth weight (LBW).
SIDS.
Global leading causes of infant death are:
Preterm birth.
Birth trauma.
Infections.
Infant Mortality Rate
Is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Low Birth Weight
a birth weight of a liveborn infant of 2,499 g or less, regardless of gestational age.
Mainstream Smoke
The smoke exhaled by a smoker
Maternal Health
the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Maternal Mortality Rate
the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes).
Preterm Birth
A birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Preterm Labour
labor begins prematurely, before the 37th week of pregnancy
Secondhand Smoke
Smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others.
Sidestream Smoke
Smoke from the lighted end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, or tobacco burning in a hookah.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
The unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs
Teen Pregnancy
A teenage girl, usually within the ages of 13-19, becoming pregnant
Teen Pregnancy Birth Rate
a teenage girl, usually within the ages of 13-19, becoming pregnant. The rate has been decreasing.
Under-Five Mortality Rate
Probability of dying between birth and exactly 5 years of age, expressed per 1,000 live births.
Very Low Birth Weight
less than 1500 g