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Increased infant mortality in Jersey City.

S M Berman, E Shapiro, C J Hogue

Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)

|July 1, 1987

Summary

Jersey City experienced a sharp rise in infant mortality in 1982, primarily affecting low birth weight infants. This investigation highlights the need for robust data analysis to understand and address local public health challenges.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Demography

Background:

A significant increase in the infant mortality rate was observed in Jersey City between 1981 and 1982.
The rise in mortality was concentrated among infants born to local residents at a specific municipal hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the causes behind the sharp increase in infant mortality in Jersey City in 1982.
To demonstrate a systematic approach for local health officials to analyze and respond to infant mortality trends.
To emphasize the critical role of linked birth and infant death records in public health investigations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of infant mortality data for Jersey City, comparing 1981 and 1982 rates.
Focusing the investigation on infants born to Jersey City residents at a large municipal hospital.
Examining birth weight distribution and survival rates of newborns.

Main Results:

The infant mortality rate in Jersey City increased significantly in 1982 compared to 1981.
The increase was primarily driven by a higher incidence of newborns with very low birth weights (501-1,000 grams) and a reduced survival rate for this group.
The rise in mortality was localized to infants delivered at a single large municipal hospital.

Conclusions:

Local health officials can effectively investigate and understand increases in infant mortality.
The availability and analysis of linked birth and infant death records are crucial for identifying and addressing public health issues.
This case study provides a model for other communities facing similar demographic health challenges.

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