Published Nov 24, 2014

Emily Oster on Infant Mortality

Economist Emily Oster delves into the complexities of U.S. infant mortality rates, addressing the roles of prematurity, birth weight, medical care, and socioeconomic disparities, and emphasizes the need for data-driven strategies and targeted interventions to address these challenges.

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Emily Oster on Infant Mortality

Topics covered

Popular Clips

US Birth Outcomes

US Healthcare Data

Socioeconomic Disparities

Pregnancy Insights

Prematurity and Infant Mortality

Addressing Infant Mortality

Infant Mortality Insights

Infant Mortality Definitions

Birthplace Data Analysis

Birth and Death Data

Neonatal Mortality Analysis

Global Infant Mortality

Maternal Mortality Trends

Premature Birth Concerns

Episode Highlights

Infant Mortality Definition

Medical Data Analysis

Prematurity Concerns

Socioeconomic Factors

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Emily Oster on Infant Mortality

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Infant Mortality DefinitionThe discussion with Emily Oster explores how varying definitions and reporting standards of infant mortality affect international comparisons. She highlights the complexities in data collection and the implications for understanding U.S. infant mortality rates.

Infant Mortality Definition

Medical Data AnalysisEmily Oster examines the impact of birth weight and neonatal care on infant mortality rates in the U.S. She highlights the importance of these factors in understanding the country's performance relative to other nations.

Medical Data Analysis

Prematurity ConcernsEmily Oster discusses the perplexing issue of high infant mortality rates in the U.S., focusing on the role of prematurity. She explores known and unknown factors contributing to this problem and highlights the need for data-driven strategies to mitigate its impact.

Prematurity Concerns

Socioeconomic Factors

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