Date of Defense
12-11-2014
Date of Graduation
5-2015
Department
Biological Sciences
First Advisor
Nicholas Andreadis
Second Advisor
Amy Terry
Abstract
The following is a review of the state of infant and fetal health in Kalamazoo County in the 21st century. Since infant health is a marker for the effectiveness of health care, this review will analyze the leading causes of infant mortality in Kalamazoo County. Statistical indicators show that Kalamazoo County falls below both state and national IMR averages. The leading causes of infant mortality in Kalamazoo are considered preventable infant deaths. Therefore, this review will make recommendations for the reduction of IMR through the improvement of preventative prenatal healthcare practices.
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Audrey, "A Critical Analysis of Infant Mortality in Kalamazoo County" (2014). Honors Theses. 2546.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2546
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access