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Access to Higher-Level Neonatal Care Depends on Where You Live

Source
AcademyHealth
Date
May 26, 2026
Summary
Describes rural disparities and unique risk factors leading to higher infant mortality. Highlights recent literature from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center on obstetric care access as well as efforts to reduce infant mortality rates in Maine and Montana.
Tagged as
Access · Children and youth · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mortality · Statistics and data · Maine · Montana