The infant mortality rate for African Americans is twice as high as the rate for whites.

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This statement is true according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2018. The infant mortality rate for African Americans was 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the rate for non-Hispanic whites was 4.6 deaths per 1,000 live births. This disparity has persisted for decades and is believed to be the result of a combination of social, economic, and environmental factors that disproportionately affect African American families.

The Infant Mortality Rate for African Americans Is Twice as High