Ethnic disparities in UK infant mortality rates


24 secs • 17 January 202617 January 2026

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Recent data from multiple UK health bodies reveal stark and persistent ethnic inequalities in infant and neonatal mortality, with Black and some Asian infants facing substantially higher risks of death compared to their White British counterparts. These disparities highlight a national health crisis requiring urgent, coordinated action from policymakers and healthcare leaders.