White Infant Mortality in Appalachian States 1976-1980 and 1996-2000: Changing Patterns and Persistent Disparities

摘要

PurposeAppalachian counties have historically had elevated infant mortality rates. Changes in infant mortality disparities over time in Appalachia are not well-understood. This study explores spatial inequalities in white infant mortality rates over time in the 13 Appalachian states, comparing counties in Appalachia with non-Appalachian counties.