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N.C. Child Fatality Task Force

Coverage of N.C. Child Fatality Task Force in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 15:00 UTCMost recent: May 27 · 15:00 UTC
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  • HEALTHMay 27 · 15:00 UTCNC NEWSLINE
    NC’s child death rate is rising, with a big jump in teen homicides

    North Carolina's child death rate in 2024 was 27.5 per 100,000, higher than the national average, driven by increases in teen homicides and motor vehicle accidents. While infant mortality declined, racial disparities persisted, and 56% of child deaths occurred before age one.

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