Definition

Numerator: Number of deaths of infants residing in Georgia (regardless of where the death occurred) and less than 1 year of age. Denominator: Total number of live births. Rate calculation: 1,000 times the numerator divided by the denominator.

Data Source

Death Certificate Records. Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Health Indicators for Planning (OHIP). Data collection is the responsibility of the Vital Records Branch.

Notes

S: Data Suppressed indicates that there were 4 or fewer events on which rates would be based.

Last Updated

2023-12