Black infant mortality in Idaho
Status
Data pending expert review
We were unable to confirm a primary-source race-stratified figure for in this state from the usual CDC WONDER / Census / KFF feeds. Our editorial team reviews this monthly; the page will publish the number as soon as the upstream dataset reports it with sufficient statistical reliability.
What this means for Black residents
The infant mortality figure for Black residents of Idaho varies by year and reporting cell. See the CDC WONDER Linked Birth / Infant Death dataset for the latest.
The Black infant mortality rate has been consistently more than twice the white rate in the United States for every decade since the data has been collected. In Idaho, the two largest drivers are preterm birth (which runs ~50% higher in Black pregnancies) and sudden unexpected infant death. State-level interventions that have shown measurable benefit include group prenatal care (Centering Pregnancy), home-visiting programs for first-time Black mothers, and safe-sleep campaigns delivered through the WIC enrollment channel. See the CDC Linked Birth / Infant Death records for year-by-year detail.
The figures on this page are drawn from CDC WONDER Linked Birth / Infant Death, which is the canonical public dataset for this indicator. See the References section below for supporting citations from MMWR, NEJM, and JAMA where the underlying drivers have been studied.
Policy actions
Policy levers at the state level for this indicator include Medicaid coverage scope, provider workforce investments, and data transparency mandates. The state's health department publishes the specific programs currently funded via its annual state health plan.
Where to get help in your state
- Black pediatricians in Idaho: Black Health provider directory
- WIC (special supplemental nutrition program): Apply through USDA
- Safe Sleep education (NICHD): safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov
- Reach Up & Learn home visitor programs: Contact your state Maternal Child Health office (listed on your state health department site)
References & primary sources
- Primary dataset: CDC WONDER Linked Birth / Infant Death
- Matthews TJ et al. Infant Mortality Statistics. NVSR. CDC/NCHS. Annual.
- Wallace M et al. Joint effects of structural racism and income inequality on small-for-gestational-age birth. Am J Public Health. 2015.
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