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MI HR0332

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brian Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 2010 as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes Michigan has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the United States
  • Identifies premature birth, low birth-weight, and shorter gestation periods as accounting for more than 60% of U.S. infant deaths
  • Cites poverty, limited access to health care, stress, and poor diet and nutrition as contributing factors to infant mortality
  • Recognizes that early prenatal care participation and community-based services such as outreach, home visitation, and case management can substantially reduce infant mortality rates

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 2010 as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2010

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