Introduction
Infant mortality is the death of an infant before his or her first birthday. The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. In addition to giving us key information about maternal and infant health, the infant mortality rate is an important marker of the overall health of a society. In 2018, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 5.7 deaths per 1,000 live births (CDC, 2018). The infant mortality rate in the United States is relatively high for a developed nation. Although SIDS is still one of the leading causes of death in children under the age of 1 year, the number of deaths from SIDS has declined significantly over the past few decades.
Prompt
Discuss the differences in infant mortality rates between the United States and other developed countries, citing potential reasons for the high numbers. Also, describe the risk factors for SIDS, and explain how the “back-to-sleep” campaign has played a role in decreasing the number of SIDS deaths.
Formatting Requirements
- Put your name, course and section number, and assignment title at the top of the document or in the heading
- 3-4 pages; plus, reference page
- Use one-inch margins
- Use a 12-point Times New Roman font
- Use double line spacing in the document
- Put the references on a separate page. References do not count in page length.
- Use APA format (7th edition)
To earn a top score follow the rubric below:
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These Sections need to be present in your paper |
POINTS |
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Introduction – introduces your paper. Be sure to clearly relay information about the topic you are discussing. Topic: infant mortality rate |
10 |
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Discuss information & research on infant mortality rates in the US and globally |
20 |
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Discuss the risk factors associated with SIDS |
20 |
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Discuss information on the back-to-sleep campaign and it’s impact |
20 |
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Conclusion – Synthesize information on the United States’ infant mortality rate, other developed nations infant mortality rates, and the impact of SIDS to understand the correlation between each issue and the consequences for a society. |
10 |
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Professional writing; proper spelling and grammar |
10 |
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References used and cited correctly per APA formatting |
10 |
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Total Points |
100 |
To Submit
Using Microsoft Word (or another word processing program allowed by your instructor), save the document with the filename: your full name, and the name of the assignment. For example: Heather Willard, Writing Assignment #1.
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