Obamacare Special Report Sep 18, 2009
Other attempts to discredit the American healthcare system include the infant mortality rate ... But in America we count the death of every child before the age of one year per every 1,000 live births to gauge the infant mortality rate. (Human Events Online)
Richest country can fund adequate care Sep 18, 2009
Each year costs increase while our infant mortality rate is higher than 37 other countries including Cuba and Slovenia. We are now paying more than 16 percent of our gross national product on health care. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ala. infant mortality rate drops in 2008 Sep 17, 2009
infant mortality rate drops in 2008 - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL ... infant mortality rate drops in 2008 ... infant mortality rate drops in 2008. (WSJA.com, AL)
Saving health care reform Sep 12, 2009
As you know, we have the most expensive health care system in the world, even though our national life expectancy is relatively low and our high infant mortality rate is a national shame. Far too many people die because of hospital-acquired infections and malpractice. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Supports single payer Sep 10, 2009
Neither the health insurance company executives nor most of your middle- to high-income neighbors care one iota about the U.S. infant mortality rate. Infant death occurs primarily (not 100%, of course) in the "undeserving" underclass that the middle to upper classes dislike and consider to be too big and costly anyway. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Sarah Palin blasts health care reform in editorial Sep 9, 2009
And the Republicans are telling us that this is the best system ever, even though our infant mortality rate ranks 29th, our life expectancy ranks 42nd (so much for pro life ) and our health care spending is the highest among industrialized nations. Lies about death panel. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Moore's 'Capitalism' Goes for the Gold Sep 7, 2009
VENICE, Italy, Sept. 6, 2009. Honoring Those Who Battle Corporate Greed, Documentarian Says 'People Can Revolt in Good Ways. (CBS News)
Look at comparisons of health costs, outcomes Sep 7, 2009
The infant mortality rate in the United States receded over the past few decades, but not as much as in most other OECD countries. The U.S. rate was 6. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
"Death Panels" Born in Heartland Hospital Sep 5, 2009
America ranks #42 worst in Infant Mortality Rate in the modern world:https://www. cia. (CBS News)
What Would Jesus Insure? Sep 5, 2009
Of the industrialized nations we have the highest infant mortality rate. Our infant mortality rate is twice as high as the mortality rates of Sweden and France. (CBS News)
Kangaroo Care for Baby Sep 5, 2009
While other types of infant and newborn stimulation have been around for decades, Kangaroo Care for babies was, , developed in Bogota, Columbia, during the late 1970s, in response to a much higher than average infant mortality rate, particularly among prematurely born babies. It was discovered that babies who spent more time being held closely to their mothers had a higher survival rate, and not on that, they began to thrive in their new, harsher environment outside the womb. (Suite101.com)
Giffords gets a message: Slow down on health care reform Sep 2, 2009
Not Accepting Reality wrote on Sep 1, 2009 5:13 AM:" Ms. Giffors was loudly booed when she said other countries had better health care than the US. (sorry, Giffords - my momma taught me better than that) However, according to the CIA, 44 countries have a loser infant mortality rate, including France, South Korea, and even Cuba. The World Health Organization notes that many countries have a longer lifespan, including Japan, Iceland, Monaco, and Singapore.Our obesity rates, diabetes rates, and... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chances of health compromise erodes Sep 1, 2009
deconstructor wrote on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 PM:" You have some good arguments there, Seniorlady. Yes, I read about those contributions. And, yes, the doctors will not take less. But, that is why I think a forced play on the part of the government may be the only thing that may work. In the month of Sept. President Obama will get tough again and push the "govenment option" through. My concern is that the invisible hand of economics does not work in the area of healthcare and it is time to let the... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Brief ultrasound would prevent deaths in labour Aug 26, 2009
In undiagnosed cases, the infant mortality rate is about 95 per cent.. There is no other condition in which prenatal diagnosis and appropriate management makes such a dramatic impact on the difference between survival and death,'' the director of Australia's International Vasa Previa Foundation, Natasha Donnolley, said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
South Africa: Nation Has Lethal 'Cocktail' of Epidemics Aug 26, 2009
In 2002, the infant mortality rate among whites was seven per 1000 babies born. For African babies, it was 67 per 1000. (allAfrica.com)
Stormy forecast Aug 23, 2009
The infant mortality rate in the U.S. is 6. 7 deaths per 1,000 live births; the OECD average is 4. (Albany Times Union)
Governor announces revenue forecast Aug 22, 2009
"Chairman Putney, Chairman Colgan, Chairman Purkey, and Members of the Committees: Good morning. I stood before you in August 2007 and told you that Virginia's housing market was in decline and that we needed to take steps to reduce spending and likely access the state's reserve fund in order to manage through a slowing national economy. Many people didn't agree with my warning about our economic situation then. Two years later, we all know that we have been through a uniquely challenging time.... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Highmark not in favor of 'public option' Aug 22, 2009
In any case, Fischer said something needs to be done, as the average U.S. lifespan of 81 is five years younger than Japan, and the infant mortality rate is too high here. We don t have a coordinated system that makes sure the right thing happens as a matter of course, he said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
U.S. life expectancy up to 78 years Aug 21, 2009
The nation's infant mortality rate rose slightly in 2007, to 6. 77 infant deaths per 1,000 births, but the rise was not statistically significant. (Honolulu Advertiser)
EDITORIAL: Keep healthcare debate on point Aug 21, 2009
Our infant mortality rate is worse than 28 other countries. We spend the most in the world on health care only to achieve outcomes that are the same or worse than other countries that spend less. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Quit distorting facts in health care debate Aug 20, 2009
The infant mortality rate is a disgrace, and many people leave the United States to go elsewhere for medical treatment. There aren't "death panels." This is an advanced care provision for people wanting to make end-of-life decisions. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
UK SYSTEM: 45,000 'health' workers call in sick every day ... Aug 20, 2009
" Jesus you Brits are sad. JD from SoCal on August 20, 2009 at 07:22 AM I for one have spent time in the UK and Germany, and let me tell you both countries health-care systems are so far ahead of ours it is ridiculous. The conservative/republican/insurance company cabal are using scare tactics to make all the stupid Americans terrified to change a national health system. How come you never hear these fear mongers who try to scare us about having a "socialized" or "communist" system of medicine... (The Drudge Report)
Life expectancy at all-time high Aug 20, 2009
The preliminary infant mortality rate for 2007 was 6. 77 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, a 1. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Our view: Murkowski on health Aug 14, 2009
Our infant mortality rate is higher than other industrialized countries, our life expectancy is lower and our rates of preventable deaths are higher. Part of the reason is that so many people -- an estimated 46 million -- don't have insurance, and don't get the care they should. (Anchorage Daily News)
Health Care Battle Pits Fact vs. Fiction Aug 13, 2009
" What's VERY CLEAR is that Obama and the Democrats are seeking to deceive the public. Then, like Democrats do, they will add American's WORST FEARS into their bill at a midnight session of Congress, vote and pass the bill, and Obama will sign it - without any of the public being allowed any time to read the final bill. Obama and the Democrats cannot be trusted. by iam4honesty August 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT And you are your sister's uncle. You F'n inbred fool. by Freddie6 August 12, 2009 8:34 PM... (CBS News)
In Mexico, Obama Predicts Health Care Win Aug 11, 2009
Nobody denies it," The only thibng broken about immigration is the lack of enforcement and the liberals who think anyone should be allowed in. by anticristvs August 10, 2009 3:00 PM EDT Republicans are Euthanising themselves, we dont need the Government to finish whats already a fact. Republicans will Fall on their own swords and Blame Obama over it.. by misha256 August 10, 2009 5:02 PM EDT by LibsarelikeJuveniles August 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT Clearly not a infantile as your spammed namecalling... (CBS News)
Single-payer system needed for health care Aug 11, 2009
Other countries have a longer life expectancy and lower infant mortality rate. The insurance companies continue to deny, delay and dismiss our claims. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The remarkable rise, fall, and rise of Marion Barry Aug 10, 2009
Barry went straight at the city s high infant mortality rate. He trimmed the bloated budget. (Boston Globe)
Uganda: Have NGOs Contributed to Development? Aug 10, 2009
"There is a high infant mortality rate in the NGO sector. We have an NGO sector that is smaller on the ground than what is on paper. There is rapid growth in registration, but less in operations," Larok explains. Still, NGOs play a large role. (allAfrica.com)
Life span in Xinjiang rises 40 years in 6 decades Aug 8, 2009
Since the PRC's foundation, infant mortality rate has slumped from 42-60 percent to 1 percent. "There were only 54 township clinics in the region before 1949, and varieties of vicious infections were prevalent," Yasin said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Is Britain Failing Its Children? Aug 6, 2009
The UK has the second highest number of teenage pregnancies and was in the bottom third of countries plagued by low birth weights and a high infant mortality rate. The National Health Service seems unable to turn those figures around. (Human Events Online)
LETTERS: NCT, August 5, 2009 Aug 5, 2009
"Note: Proband a family member through whom a family's medical history comes to light (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18561014).John TerrellFallbrookMedia ignores H1N1 outbreak's causeRe: : Total H1N1 flu cases in California is 1,658. What is wrong with this? The media must be blind or they just do not care. In the same article, San Diego County's total H1N1 flu cases total 531. ...Any bets that Imperial County has the same or more ...? What a burden and terrible cost to the health care... (North County Times)
Child poverty is down in Wyo., but more teens are having babies Aug 1, 2009
Wyomings infant mortality rate increased 4 percent from 2000 to 2006, reaching 7 deaths per 1,000 live births. The national rate in 2006 was 6. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Guest opinion: Rushed plan comes with too high a price tag Aug 1, 2009
Gypsy wrote on Jul 31, 2009 2:15 PM:" So "medical care in the U.S. is second to none"? While we have the most advanced medical techniques and equipment at hand, and we have the best trained medical personnel, we also have the most costly medical treatment in the world.This said, why is it that we have a high infant mortality rate? Much higher than that of other industrialized nations? Why does our mortality and outcome rate fall far behind other countries--even some 3rd world countries?We need... (Montana Standard, MT)
Death rates topple Hawaii from top spot in child health Jul 30, 2009
Hawaii also placed 10th for infant mortality rate and percentage of children in single-parent families ... Hawaii also placed 10th for infant mortality rate and percentage of children in single-parent families. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Flaws decried in data on US children's well-being Jul 29, 2009
The report documented improvements since 2000 in the infant mortality rate, child death rate, teen death rate, high school dropout rate, and teens not in school and not working. Four areas have worsened: low-birthweight babies, children living with jobless or underemployed parents, children in poverty, and children in single-parent families. (Concord Monitor)
U.S. Kids' Well-Being Lags in Key Areas Jul 29, 2009
The new data shows that five key indicators of a child's well-being in the United States - infant mortality rate; child death rate; teen death rate; high school dropout rate; and rate of teens not in school and not working - have improved since 2000 ... The infant mortality rate slightly improved in 2006, at 6. (CBS News)
States again rank low on kids' health scale Jul 29, 2009
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) ... Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births): Georgia, 5 percent better; South Carolina 3 percent better. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia’s ranking slips in Kids Count report Jul 29, 2009
The infant mortality rate decreased from 8. 5 percent in 2000 to 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mailbag: Our health care ranks low (July 27) Jul 28, 2009
In spite of this huge expenditure we are the only industrialized country with a declining life expectancy and the highest infant mortality rate in the western world. We spend 31 percent of our health care dollars on for-profit health care insurance bureaucracy, feeding the paperwork beast approximately 400 billion a year. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sceptical voters Jul 26, 2009
"I have lost faith in the government because of the high infant mortality rate in my province. When Mr Karzai came to power, he listed health among his government's top priorities. But, it turned out to be an empty promise. I voted enthusiastically in our last elections, but this time, I can't say I will vote at all.". "People want to live in peace. They want to vote because they don't want to suffer anymore. I want to stop babies from dying and I will vote for anyone who will help me stop it,"... (BBC News -- South Asia)
Jurors explain their 'not guilty' verdict in faith healing trial Jul 25, 2009
They aren't monsters," the juror said. Santos made it clear that the defense did a better job casting the Worthingtons as victims than prosecutors, who were tasked with portraying Ava s death as a direct result of their negligence as parents. The couple s church, The Followers of Christ, teaches that belief in faith-healing and biblical references to the laying of hands offer the only cures to illness. Agree or disagree with the not guilty verdicts for manslaughter in the Oregon City faith... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
South Africa: Is Govt Madness Over HIV/Aids Ending? [editorial] Jul 25, 2009
With the highest number of people co-infected with HIV and TB in the world while sharing top spot with India for the largest number of people living with HIV and branded one of a handful of countries where the infant mortality rate is sliding - these moves are long overdue. Motsoaledi's urgent and decisive leadership to tackle the AIDS epidemic needs to be applauded and supported - and maybe, just maybe we can start to overcome the legacy of Mbeki and Tshabalala-Msimang. (allAfrica.com)
Letters to the editor (7/22/09) Jul 22, 2009
We pay more for less care, less healthy people, a lower life expectancy and an infant mortality rate that ties our rank at 29th with Slovakia and Poland. Costs are out of control; there are layers of administrative waste in hospitals, insurance companies and doctors' offices under the current system. (Anchorage Daily News)
Steele Calls Obama Health Plan "Socialism" Jul 21, 2009
9 times out of 10, anyone posting on this blog does NOT belong to the "rich category and poverty coupled with mayhem and a crashed economy will be the levelers of the rest of us.I enjoy a very good income--but even I know that with the outsourcing, insourcing no mfg infrastructure and the disparity in wealth built mostly on specul 00004000 ation and a market--coupled with service industry oriented economy--means my wealth, such as it is--is not sustainable. I have no doubt that even we (my... (CBS News)
United Arab Emirates Jul 20, 2009
Infant mortality rate: total: 13. 52 deaths/1,000 live births male: 15. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Ours isnt best system ever Jul 15, 2009
Ours isnt best system ever - Letters To The Editor - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Eliminating polio requires global, coordinated effort -- Health Affairs article highlights risks, rewards of eradication Jul 14, 2009
1127 The Health Effects Of Decentralizing Primary Care In Brazil When ambulatory care facilities are turned over to local control, a locality's infant mortality rate appears to improve. Frederico C. Guanais and JamesMacinko. (EurekAlert!)
American President vs. African President Jul 11, 2009
First you have to be a doctor, because with an infant mortality rate of more than 100 deaths per 1000 live births, your country needs all hands on deck. Then you have to be a doctor (Ph. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GM CEO: "Business As Usual Is Over" Jul 11, 2009
Folks,America ranks #42 worst in Infant Mortality Rate in the modern world:https://www. cia. (CBS News)
A little about Cameroon... Jul 4, 2009
1/1,000; infant mortality rate: 63. 3/1,000; under 5 mortality rate: 148/1,000 live births; life expectancy: 53. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Do We Really Want Things to Stay the Same? Jul 3, 2009
We in the Unitest States have the highest infant mortality rate in the industrialized world, spending more on health care than any other country. In many areas, our youth do not receive preventive care or proper nutrition during their school years. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
County has high rate of smoking in pregnancy Jun 30, 2009
In 2008, the state s infant mortality rate was 6. 1 percent, compared to the national rate of 6. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Universal health care not all its cracked up to be Jun 28, 2009
I Just Dont Get It wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:56 AM:" To "Does Money Make One Stupid"....You must have plenty of money to make these statements. There are free clinics, state/fed run hospitals and emergency rooms all over this great country that people with no insurance use to receive treatment. And as for the infant mortality rate in the US...I wonder if abortion is included in that number? But that's O.K. to do, right? " ... Does money make one stupid wrote on Jun 26, 2009 10:26 AM:" Ask any... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
The tragedy of Chvez Jun 27, 2009
Most telling is that although Venezuela's gross domestic product dwarfs Cuba's, Venezuela's infant mortality rate is still three times higher. Clearly the national wealth is not making it to those who need it most. (Yahoo News)
Niger: On Alert for a Constitutional Coup? [analysis] Jun 26, 2009
The infant mortality rate was 129 per 1,000 live births and less than a third of the population was literate in 2006, according to government data. Democratic dispute. (allAfrica.com)
'45 Million Americans' -- Who Are Those Guys? Part 2 Jun 26, 2009
"Come on! Obviously the American health care system IS broken! That's why our life expectancy is so much lower and our infant mortality rate is so much higher than in other countries." ... They determined that if Canada had America's low-weight birth distribution, Canada's infant mortality rate would rise from 5 ... If America had Canada's low-weight birth distribution, our infant mortality rate would fall from 6. (Human Events Online)
Middle Eastern Cities Jun 24, 2009
Due to an increase in social services, the literacy rates have dramatically improved, infant mortality rate has decreased, and more efficient communication has spurred a greater national awareness. Social Changes in Middle Eastern Cities. (Suite101.com)
COLUMN: Our healthcare system is sick. Jun 21, 2009
According to the CIA World Factbook, the United States ranks 30th in the world for life expectancy and 45th for infant mortality rate, the two most widely used measures to indicate the level of health in different countries. President Obama recently stated in a letter to Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus of Montana, who are leading the effort in Congress to reform our healthcare system, In 2009, healthcare reform is not a luxury. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Infant mortality rate doubles in New Delhi in past 2 years Jun 21, 2009
Infant mortality rate doubles in Indian capital in past 2 years_English_Xinhua. Infant mortality rate doubles in Indian capital in past 2 years ... The daily quoted the Delhi government statistics published in the Economic Survey of Delhi for 2008-2009 as saying that the infant mortality rate in 2007 was 25. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lewis: Overhauling our healthcare system Jun 20, 2009
According to the CIA World Factbook, the U.S. ranks 30th in the world for life expectancy and 45th for infant mortality rate, the two most widely used measures to indicate the level of health in different countries. President Obama recently stated in a letter to Sen. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
U.S. health-care system trails other nations Jun 18, 2009
In response to the June 13 letter on Canada's health insurance system, it is interesting to note that, whatever the shortcomings of the Canadian system, Canadians have longer life expectancy and a lower infant mortality rate than residents of the United States. If our present system is so superior, why do we rank behind many other countries, including Sweden and Germany, in these statistics. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Lesser access for babies? Jun 17, 2009
In hope of reducing the city s high infant mortality rate among African-Americans, Richmond officials this week are starting a campaign urging pregnant women not to smoke. Cigarette smoking in pregnancy is linked with early labor and low-birthweight. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Africa: African Union Emphasises Children's Survival Jun 17, 2009
The Act specifically prescribes that every Nigerian child is entitled to rest, leisure and enjoyment of the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health; every government in Nigeria shall strive to reduce infant mortality rate, provide medical and health care, adequate nutrition and safe drinking water, hygienic and sanitised environments, combat diseases and malnutrition, support and mobilise through local and community resources, the development of primary health care for... (allAfrica.com)
Rags remain India's true story Jun 16, 2009
India also ranks low in infant mortality rate, even lower than Bangladesh. . (Asia Times Online)
