Georgia City Named the Riskiest to Have a Baby
If you’re looking to have a baby in Georgia, note that it’s actually pretty risky. That’s according to the latest March of Dimes report card, which gives the state a grade of C+ for infant mortality. As bad as that sounds, it’s better than a lot of states across America, when it comes to that ranking. I’m surprised by the failing grades for states across the U.S. There are certain Georgia cities that are actually the riskiest to have a baby, too.
Georgia and Babies
The March of Dimes Report Card highlights key indicators that describe the state of maternal and infant health in America. “We continue to provide updated rates and grades for preterm birth and data on infant mortality and maternal health,” they state in the report. “New this year is the inclusion of maternal mortality, leading causes of infant death, and data describing selected risk factors for preterm birth.”
So, let’s get into the numbers. According to the report, the preterm birth rate in Pennsylvania was 11.9% in 2022, the same rate as in 2021. That’s good news that the rate isn’t going up. But, that’s where the positive news ends. Looking at their graph, preterm birth rates have been increasing for the majority of the past decade. Also, the report states that, “Birthing people in Georgia have a very high vulnerability to poor outcomes and are most vulnerable due to general healthcare accessibility.” They add that, “The infant mortality rate among babies born to Black birthing people is 1.5x the state rate.”
Now, let’s get into the riskiest areas in Georgia to have a baby. Topping the list, according to the March of Dimes, is actually Atlanta. It has a preterm birth rate of 11.9% and grade of F. As for counties, Chatham, Clayton and Fulton all have F grades. DeKalb as a D-. Cobb has a D. Find the full list here.
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