More US Children Die Than in Other High-Income Nations

• 2025

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• Samantha Anderer; Karen Bucher
PMID: 40643906DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.10317

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This data brief comments on how more children die in the United States than in other rich countries. The article explains that US children have higher death rates from things like accidents, health problems, and violence. It also mentions that some groups of children are at even greater risk because of where they live or their family’s income. The article suggests that better healthcare, safety rules, and support for families could help save more children's lives in the US compared to other high-income nations.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child Mortality; Comparative Study; Socioeconomic Factors; United States; Developed Countries; Health Status Disparities

Institutions: JAMA

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