Infant Mortality in Oklahoma
In 2009, Oklahoma ranked 44th in the U.S. with an infant mortality rate (IMR) of 7.85, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Oklahoma's IMR has consistently remained above the national rate since 1992. While some improvements have been observed, the state's IMR of 7.85 deaths per 1,000 live births for 2009 is no better than the national average of 7.6 achieved in 1995.
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