Newborn deaths tracked statewide
New data show South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7-point-2 deaths for every 1,000 births. In 2017, the rate was 6-point-5 deaths. One is too many, in the opinion of Nick Davidson, the interim director DHEC Public Health. In Oconee County last year, there were eight infant deaths and two neo-natal deaths. The leading causes of infant death overall […]
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