In 1900 overall death rates for infants (newborns and children under 1 year of age) in the United States were

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 1900 the infant mortality rate in the United States was approximately 100 deaths per 1,000 live births. In 2007, the infant mortality rate was approximately 6.86 deaths per 1,000 live births. Therefore, the overall death rates for infants in 1900 were nearly 24 times higher than in 2007 (100/6.86 ≈ 23.9).

In 1900 Overall Death Rates for Infants (Newborns and Children