PA HR298

Designates September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 2023 infant mortality rate was 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, with approximately 800 infants dying annually between 2013-2022

Black infants are 3.6 times more likely to die from low birth weight-related causes and 3.2 times more likely to die from SIDS or maternal complications than White infants

Prematurity and preterm-related causes are identified as the largest contributors to infant mortality disparities, linked to maternal health issues, social/economic disadvantages, and structural racism

Urges Pennsylvania residents to raise awareness and support efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, preterm births, and perinatal outcome disparities