Regional variation in Black infant mortality: The contribution of contextual factors

Background Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, infant mortality rates (IMR) are persistently highestamong Black infants in the United States, yet there is considerable regional variation. We examined state and county-level contextual factors that may explain regional differences in Black IMR and identified potential strategies for improvement. Methods and findings Black infant mortality data are from the Linked Birth/Infant Death files for...