Doctors Say The Number Of Children Dying In Detroit Constitutes A ‘Public Health Emergency’

Child mortality occurs at a higher rate in Detroit than in several Third World countries, according to a study conducted by Detroit News. After collaborating with national health departments, researchers discovered that the number one factor impacting Detroit’s high child death rates is prematurity, followed by a culture of violence. ... http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/01/30/3228461/child-mortality-detroit/