Dataset Description
Definition
Number - the average annual number of deaths among children under one year of age during the reporting period.
Rate - number of deaths among children under one year of age per 1,000 live births during the reporting period.
Data Source
Live births and deaths 2011-2023: Louisiana State Center for Health Statistics, Louisiana Department of Health.
Notes
Note that numbers represent an average of data over a five-year period, which allows for data to be reported for more parishes.
LNE (Low Number Event) - a value or rate based on fewer than 5 events.
Last Updated
2026-02
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