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Maternity and child health focuses on ensuring safe pregnancies, healthy births, and the well-being of mothers and children. Access to quality prenatal care and early childhood support is essential for building strong, healthy communities.
Maternal and Child Health in Sussex County
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Maternal and Child Health in Sussex County
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Topic Page | Indicator | Sussex County | % Change | Trendline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant and Fetal Deaths | Infant Mortality rate per 1,000 live births | N/A | N/A | |
| Lead | Children Tested with Levels Above 5 µg/dl rate per 10,000 children under 6 | N/A | N/A | |
| Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) rate per 1,000 live births | 24 | Increased 50%(2012 to 2017) | Loading... |
| Preterm Births | Pre-term Births rate per 1,000 live births | 86 | Decreased 17%(2017 to 2022) | Loading... |
| Teen Pregnancy | Teen Pregnancy number of people | 142 | Decreased 5%(2017 to 2022) | Loading... |
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