Complete Health Indicator Report of Infant Mortality Rate
Definition
Rate of death occurring under 1 year of age in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same yearNumerator
Number of resident deaths occurring under 1 year of age in a given yearDenominator
Number of live births to resident mothers in the same yearWhy Is This Important?
The infant death rate is a critical measure of a population's health and a worldwide indicator of health status and social well-being.Healthy People Objective: All infant deaths (within 1 year)
U.S. Target: 6.0 infant deaths per 1,000 live birthsState Target: 4.8 infant deaths per 1,000 live births
Other Objectives
'''Revised Healthy New Jersey 2020 Objective MCH-1''': Reduce the rate of infant deaths per 1,000 live births to 3.7 for the total population, 1.9 among Whites, 6.0 among Blacks, 3.3 among Hispanics, and 1.8 among Asians. '''Original Healthy New Jersey 2020 Objective MCH-1''': Reduce the rate of infant deaths per 1,000 live births to 4.8 for the total population, 1.9 among Whites, 6.0 among Blacks, 4.5 among Hispanics, and 2.2 among Asians.How Are We Doing?
The infant mortality rate in New Jersey has been generally decreasing since the early 1900s. However, the rate varies widely across the state and by several maternal and infant characteristics. The rate among Blacks is more than triple the rate among Whites and Asians and more than double the rate among Hispanics. Regardless of age, unmarried mothers have higher rates than those of married mothers. Twin and triplet, low birth weight, and preterm infants are much more likely to die than singleton, normal birth weight, and full term infants, respectively. Two-thirds of infant deaths occur in the neonatal period (deaths at less than 28 days of age). The leading causes of infant death are congenital anomalies and short gestation/low birth weight. The [https://www.nj.gov/health/chs/hnj2020/topics/maternal-child-health.shtml Healthy New Jersey 2020] targets for the total population, Hispanics, and Asians had been met by mid-decade, so new targets were assigned.How Do We Compare With the U.S.?
The infant mortality rate (IMR) among New Jersey residents remains below the national rate. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 5.4 deaths per 1,000 births nationally compared to 4.1 in New Jersey, which had the fifth lowest IMR in the nation, after Vermont, California, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In 2020, New Jersey had the lowest Hispanic IMR, the second lowest White IMR, the fifth lowest Asian IMR, and the ninth lowest Black IMR among states with 20 or more infant deaths in those racial/ethnic groups. Despite having low rates relative to most of the rest of the US, New Jersey has the second largest disparity between Black and White IMRs (3.6) because the rate for Whites is so remarkably low. (Disparity is measured as the ratio of one group's rate to the other group's rate.)What Is Being Done?
The [http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/ Division of Family Health Services] in the New Jersey Department of Health administers several programs aimed at improving children's health, including reducing infant mortality. In an effort to improve health outcomes among Black infants and mothers in New Jersey, six maternal and child health agencies across the state were awarded $4.3 million in grant funding in July, 2018, as part of the Department of Health's "[https://nj.gov/health/news/2018/approved/20180711a.shtml Healthy Women, Healthy Families]" initiative. In addition to these funds, the Department devoted $450,000 to implement a doula pilot program in municipalities with high Black IMRs. [https://nj.gov/governor/admin/fl/nurturenj.shtml Nurture NJ] is a multifaceted initiative to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes.Available Services
The Division of Family Health Services (FHS) provides support for pregnant women and newborns through several programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for [http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/ Women, Infants and Children] (WIC). Perinatal Mood Disorders (e.g., postpartum depression) Helpline: 1-800-328-3838 or [http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/mentalhealth/getting-help/] The [https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/hwhf/ Healthy Women Healthy Families] (HWHF) Initiative works toward improving maternal and infant health outcomes for women of childbearing age and their families, while reducing racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in those outcomes through a collaborative, coordinated, community-driven approach through the use of Community Health Workers and Central Intake Hubs. [http://njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/ NJ Parent Link], an interdepartmental website, is New Jersey's online Early Childhood, Parenting, and Professional Resource Center offering "one-stop shopping" for State services and resources.Health Program Information
Maternal and Child Health: [http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/] WIC: [http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/]Related Indicators
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Data Tables
Infant Mortality Rate by Year, New Jersey and the United States, 2000-2020 (HNJ2020)
| US/NJ | Year | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Numer- ator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 42 | ||||||
| US | 2000 | 6.9 | 27,960 | |||
| US | 2001 | 6.8 | 27,523 | |||
| US | 2002 | 7.0 | 27,970 | |||
| US | 2003 | 6.8 | 27,995 | |||
| US | 2004 | 6.8 | 27,860 | |||
| US | 2005 | 6.9 | 28,384 | |||
| US | 2006 | 6.7 | 28,509 | |||
| US | 2007 | 6.8 | 29,153 | |||
| US | 2008 | 6.6 | 28,075 | |||
| US | 2009 | 6.4 | 26,408 | |||
| US | 2010 | 6.1 | 24,572 | |||
| US | 2011 | 6.1 | 24,001 | |||
| US | 2012 | 6.0 | 23,654 | |||
| US | 2013 | 6.0 | 23,446 | |||
| US | 2014 | 5.8 | 23,211 | |||
| US | 2015 | 5.9 | 23,458 | |||
| US | 2016 | 5.9 | 23,157 | |||
| US | 2017 | 5.8 | 22,341 | |||
| US | 2018 | 5.7 | 21,498 | |||
| US | 2019 | 5.6 | 20,927 | |||
| US | 2020 | 5.2 | 19,578 | |||
| NJ | 2000 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 723 | |
| NJ | 2001 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 745 | |
| NJ | 2002 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 651 | |
| NJ | 2003 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 662 | |
| NJ | 2004 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 648 | |
| NJ | 2005 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 590 | |
| NJ | 2006 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 604 | |
| NJ | 2007 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 590 | |
| NJ | 2008 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 591 | |
| NJ | 2009 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 559 | |
| NJ | 2010 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 513 | |
| NJ | 2011 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 528 | |
| NJ | 2012 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 454 | |
| NJ | 2013 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 464 | |
| NJ | 2014 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 455 | |
| NJ | 2015 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 487 | |
| NJ | 2016 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 421 | |
| NJ | 2017 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 452 | |
| NJ | 2018 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 392 | |
| NJ | 2019 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 427 | |
| NJ | 2020 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 400 | |
Data Notes
This is Healthy New Jersey 2020 (HNJ2020) Objective MCH-1. Confidence limits are not available for the U.S. data.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
- National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/index.htm]
Infant Mortality Rate by Mother's Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2000-2020 (HNJ2020)
| Race/Ethnicity | Year | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Numer- ator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 84 | ||||||
| White | 2000 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 245 | |
| White | 2001 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 248 | |
| White | 2002 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 201 | |
| White | 2003 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 207 | |
| White | 2004 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 206 | |
| White | 2005 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 179 | |
| White | 2006 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 194 | |
| White | 2007 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 165 | |
| White | 2008 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 183 | |
| White | 2009 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 154 | |
| White | 2010 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 129 | |
| White | 2011 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 149 | |
| White | 2012 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 142 | |
| White | 2013 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 122 | |
| White | 2014 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 123 | |
| White | 2015 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 137 | |
| White | 2016 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 102 | |
| White | 2017 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 120 | |
| White | 2018 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 104 | |
| White | 2019 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 127 | |
| White | 2020 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 108 | |
| Black | 2000 | 13.2 | 11.5 | 14.8 | 246 | |
| Black | 2001 | 13.4 | 11.7 | 15.0 | 245 | |
| Black | 2002 | 12.2 | 10.6 | 13.9 | 216 | |
| Black | 2003 | 12.0 | 10.3 | 13.6 | 206 | |
| Black | 2004 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 178 | |
| Black | 2005 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 13.3 | 191 | |
| Black | 2006 | 11.6 | 10.0 | 13.2 | 198 | |
| Black | 2007 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 189 | |
| Black | 2008 | 12.7 | 11.0 | 14.4 | 213 | |
| Black | 2009 | 11.6 | 10.0 | 13.2 | 190 | |
| Black | 2010 | 11.4 | 9.8 | 13.1 | 182 | |
| Black | 2011 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 168 | |
| Black | 2012 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 10.1 | 136 | |
| Black | 2013 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 12.2 | 159 | |
| Black | 2014 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 10.2 | 129 | |
| Black | 2015 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 137 | |
| Black | 2016 | 10.0 | 8.3 | 11.6 | 136 | |
| Black | 2017 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 11.0 | 127 | |
| Black | 2018 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 10.4 | 120 | |
| Black | 2019 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 10.1 | 111 | |
| Black | 2020 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 10.7 | 114 | |
| Hispanic | 2000 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 127 | |
| Hispanic | 2001 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 141 | |
| Hispanic | 2002 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 148 | |
| Hispanic | 2003 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 135 | |
| Hispanic | 2004 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 6.3 | 146 | |
| Hispanic | 2005 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 124 | |
| Hispanic | 2006 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 144 | |
| Hispanic | 2007 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 158 | |
| Hispanic | 2008 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 126 | |
| Hispanic | 2009 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 130 | |
| Hispanic | 2010 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 120 | |
| Hispanic | 2011 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 124 | |
| Hispanic | 2012 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 116 | |
| Hispanic | 2013 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 109 | |
| Hispanic | 2014 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 128 | |
| Hispanic | 2015 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 128 | |
| Hispanic | 2016 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 103 | |
| Hispanic | 2017 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 130 | |
| Hispanic | 2018 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 114 | |
| Hispanic | 2019 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 110 | |
| Hispanic | 2020 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 97 | |
| Asian | 2000 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 25 | |
| Asian | 2001 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 30 | |
| Asian | 2002 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 23 | |
| Asian | 2003 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 6.1 | 48 | |
| Asian | 2004 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 44 | |
| Asian | 2005 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 51 | |
| Asian | 2006 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 37 | |
| Asian | 2007 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 25 | |
| Asian | 2008 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 25 | |
| Asian | 2009 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 30 | |
| Asian | 2010 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 41 | |
| Asian | 2011 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 45 | |
| Asian | 2012 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 39 | |
| Asian | 2013 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 34 | |
| Asian | 2014 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 22 | |
| Asian | 2015 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 22 | |
| Asian | 2016 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 31 | |
| Asian | 2017 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 37 | |
| Asian | 2018 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 22 | |
| Asian | 2019 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 32 | |
| Asian | 2020 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 26 | |
Data Notes
This is Healthy New Jersey 2020 (HNJ2020) Objective MCH-1. Data for White, Black, and Asian do not include Hispanics. Hispanic ethnicity includes persons of any race.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Mother's Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2020
| Race/Ethnicity | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Numer- ator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 6 | ||||||
| White | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 108 | ||
| Black | 9.1 | 7.4 | 10.7 | 114 | ||
| Hispanic | 3.6 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 97 | ||
| Asian | 2.5 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 26 | ||
| New Jersey | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 400 | ||
| United States | 5.4 | 19,578 | ||||
Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Mother's Age and Marital Status, New Jersey, 2018-2020
| Marital Status | Age Group | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 12 | ||||||
| Married | < 20 | 0.0 | ||||
| Married | 20-24 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 4.4 | ||
| Married | 25-29 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Married | 30-34 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | ||
| Married | 35-39 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Married | 40+ | 4.1 | 2.9 | 5.2 | ||
| Not Married | < 20 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 6.7 | ||
| Not Married | 20-24 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 6.4 | ||
| Not Married | 25-29 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 6.4 | ||
| Not Married | 30-34 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 7.0 | ||
| Not Married | 35-39 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 7.9 | ||
| Not Married | 40+ | 7.5 | 4.3 | 10.7 | ||
Data Notes
** Number of deaths is too small to calculate a reliable rate.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Plurality, New Jersey, 2000-2020
| Plurality | 3-year average | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 57 | ||||||
| Singleton | 2000-2002 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | ||
| Singleton | 2001-2003 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | ||
| Singleton | 2002-2004 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | ||
| Singleton | 2003-2005 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | ||
| Singleton | 2004-2006 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | ||
| Singleton | 2005-2007 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | ||
| Singleton | 2006-2008 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | ||
| Singleton | 2007-2009 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | ||
| Singleton | 2008-2010 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | ||
| Singleton | 2009-2011 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | ||
| Singleton | 2010-2012 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.1 | ||
| Singleton | 2011-2013 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Singleton | 2012-2014 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 | ||
| Singleton | 2013-2015 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| Singleton | 2014-2016 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Singleton | 2015-2017 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 | ||
| Singleton | 2016-2018 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Singleton | 2017-2019 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Singleton | 2018-2020 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Twin | 2000-2002 | 20.8 | 18.4 | 23.3 | ||
| Twin | 2001-2003 | 22.0 | 19.6 | 24.5 | ||
| Twin | 2002-2004 | 20.4 | 18.0 | 22.7 | ||
| Twin | 2003-2005 | 20.2 | 17.9 | 22.6 | ||
| Twin | 2004-2006 | 19.9 | 17.7 | 22.2 | ||
| Twin | 2005-2007 | 21.6 | 19.2 | 23.9 | ||
| Twin | 2006-2008 | 22.6 | 20.2 | 25.0 | ||
| Twin | 2007-2009 | 21.2 | 18.9 | 23.6 | ||
| Twin | 2008-2010 | 19.5 | 17.3 | 21.8 | ||
| Twin | 2009-2011 | 18.0 | 15.9 | 20.2 | ||
| Twin | 2010-2012 | 17.0 | 14.8 | 19.1 | ||
| Twin | 2011-2013 | 17.0 | 14.8 | 19.2 | ||
| Twin | 2012-2014 | 16.0 | 13.9 | 18.2 | ||
| Twin | 2013-2015 | 16.6 | 14.3 | 18.8 | ||
| Twin | 2014-2016 | 16.1 | 13.9 | 18.3 | ||
| Twin | 2015-2017 | 17.5 | 15.1 | 19.9 | ||
| Twin | 2016-2018 | 17.3 | 14.8 | 19.7 | ||
| Twin | 2017-2019 | 17.7 | 15.2 | 20.2 | ||
| Twin | 2018-2020 | 16.0 | 13.5 | 18.5 | ||
| Triplet | 2000-2002 | 38.5 | 26.6 | 50.4 | ||
| Triplet | 2001-2003 | 45.6 | 32.9 | 58.4 | ||
| Triplet | 2002-2004 | 38.1 | 26.5 | 49.6 | ||
| Triplet | 2003-2005 | 51.0 | 36.6 | 65.4 | ||
| Triplet | 2004-2006 | 48.4 | 34.0 | 62.9 | ||
| Triplet | 2005-2007 | 53.2 | 37.6 | 68.9 | ||
| Triplet | 2006-2008 | 41.5 | 28.0 | 54.9 | ||
| Triplet | 2007-2009 | 40.8 | 27.0 | 54.7 | ||
| Triplet | 2008-2010 | 33.8 | 20.5 | 47.2 | ||
| Triplet | 2009-2011 | 37.2 | 22.9 | 51.5 | ||
| Triplet | 2010-2012 | 50.6 | 32.7 | 68.6 | ||
| Triplet | 2011-2013 | 53.7 | 34.7 | 72.7 | ||
| Triplet | 2012-2014 | 52.9 | 31.8 | 73.9 | ||
| Triplet | 2013-2015 | ** | ||||
| Triplet | 2014-2016 | ** | ||||
| Triplet | 2015-2017 | ** | ||||
| Triplet | 2016-2018 | ** | ||||
| Triplet | 2017-2019 | ** | ||||
| Triplet | 2018-2020 | ** | ||||
Data Notes
** Number of deaths is too small to calculate a reliable rate.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Gestational Age, New Jersey, 2018-2020
| Gestational Age (in weeks) | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 5 | ||||||
| < 28 | 327.2 | 304.8 | 349.6 | |||
| 28-31 | 29.6 | 23.1 | 36.1 | |||
| 32-33 | 16.4 | 12.1 | 20.7 | |||
| 34-36 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 6.5 | |||
| 37+ | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | |||
Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Infant's Age and Year, New Jersey, 2000-2020
| Infant's Age | Year | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Numer- ator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 42 | ||||||
| Neonatal | 2000 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 499 | |
| Neonatal | 2001 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 498 | |
| Neonatal | 2002 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 470 | |
| Neonatal | 2003 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 477 | |
| Neonatal | 2004 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 456 | |
| Neonatal | 2005 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 388 | |
| Neonatal | 2006 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 429 | |
| Neonatal | 2007 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 388 | |
| Neonatal | 2008 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 380 | |
| Neonatal | 2009 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 395 | |
| Neonatal | 2010 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 370 | |
| Neonatal | 2011 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 359 | |
| Neonatal | 2012 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 329 | |
| Neonatal | 2013 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 333 | |
| Neonatal | 2014 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 310 | |
| Neonatal | 2015 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 337 | |
| Neonatal | 2016 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 297 | |
| Neonatal | 2017 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 319 | |
| Neonatal | 2018 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 267 | |
| Neonatal | 2019 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 282 | |
| Neonatal | 2020 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 261 | |
| Postneonatal | 2000 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 224 | |
| Postneonatal | 2001 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 246 | |
| Postneonatal | 2002 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 181 | |
| Postneonatal | 2003 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 185 | |
| Postneonatal | 2004 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 187 | |
| Postneonatal | 2005 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 197 | |
| Postneonatal | 2006 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 170 | |
| Postneonatal | 2007 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 198 | |
| Postneonatal | 2008 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 211 | |
| Postneonatal | 2009 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 162 | |
| Postneonatal | 2010 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 143 | |
| Postneonatal | 2011 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 169 | |
| Postneonatal | 2012 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 124 | |
| Postneonatal | 2013 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 131 | |
| Postneonatal | 2014 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 145 | |
| Postneonatal | 2015 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 150 | |
| Postneonatal | 2016 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 124 | |
| Postneonatal | 2017 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 133 | |
| Postneonatal | 2018 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 124 | |
| Postneonatal | 2019 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 145 | |
| Postneonatal | 2020 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 139 | |
Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Distribution by Causes of Death, New Jersey, 2020
| Cause of Death | Percent of Deaths | Numer- ator | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 4 | ||||||
| Congenital Anomalies | 18.0% | 72 | ||||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 11.8% | 47 | ||||
| SIDS | 10.5% | 42 | ||||
| Other Causes | 59.8% | 239 | ||||
Data Notes
All other causes of death each had fewer than 20 deaths.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Causes of Death, New Jersey, 2000-2020
| Leading Causes of Infant Death | 3-year average | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 76 | ||||||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2000-2002 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2001-2003 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2002-2004 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2003-2005 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2004-2006 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2005-2007 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2006-2008 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2007-2009 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2008-2010 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2009-2011 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2010-2012 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2011-2013 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2012-2014 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2013-2015 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2014-2016 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2015-2017 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2016-2018 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2017-2019 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Congenital Anomalies | 2018-2020 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2000-2002 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2001-2003 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2002-2004 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2003-2005 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2004-2006 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2005-2007 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2006-2008 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2007-2009 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2008-2010 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2009-2011 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2010-2012 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2011-2013 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2012-2014 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2013-2015 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2014-2016 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2015-2017 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2016-2018 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2017-2019 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | ||
| Short Gestation/LBW | 2018-2020 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | ||
| SIDS | 2000-2002 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2001-2003 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2002-2004 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2003-2005 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2004-2006 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2005-2007 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2006-2008 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2007-2009 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2008-2010 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2009-2011 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2010-2012 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2011-2013 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| SIDS | 2012-2014 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| SIDS | 2013-2015 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2014-2016 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2015-2017 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | ||
| SIDS | 2016-2018 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2017-2019 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| SIDS | 2018-2020 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2000-2002 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2001-2003 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2002-2004 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2003-2005 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2004-2006 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2005-2007 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2006-2008 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2007-2009 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2008-2010 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2009-2011 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2010-2012 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2011-2013 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2012-2014 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2013-2015 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2014-2016 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2015-2017 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2016-2018 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2017-2019 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
| Maternal Complications | 2018-2020 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
Data Notes
LBW = Low Birth Weight; SIDS = Sudden Infant Death SyndromeData Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
Infant Mortality Rate by Mother's County of Residence, New Jersey, 2016-2020
| County | Deaths per 1,000 Live Births | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 23 | ||||||
| Atlantic | 6.3 | 5.0 | 7.6 | |||
| Bergen | 3.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 | |||
| Burlington | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.7 | |||
| Camden | 6.8 | 5.9 | 7.8 | |||
| Cape May | 5.1 | 2.8 | 7.3 | |||
| Cumberland | 6.6 | 4.9 | 8.2 | |||
| Essex | 5.6 | 5.0 | 6.3 | |||
| Gloucester | 5.1 | 4.0 | 6.3 | |||
| Hudson | 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.4 | |||
| Hunterdon | ** | |||||
| Mercer | 4.9 | 4.0 | 5.9 | |||
| Middlesex | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.1 | |||
| Monmouth | 3.6 | 2.9 | 4.2 | |||
| Morris | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.8 | |||
| Ocean | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.7 | |||
| Passaic | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.4 | |||
| Salem | 7.3 | 4.4 | 10.2 | |||
| Somerset | 3.9 | 2.9 | 4.8 | |||
| Sussex | 3.3 | 1.9 | 4.8 | |||
| Union | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.7 | |||
| Warren | 6.0 | 3.8 | 8.2 | |||
| New Jersey | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |||
| United States | 5.7 | |||||
Data Notes
** Number of deaths too small to calculate a reliable rate.Data Sources
- Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Linked Infant Death-Birth Database, Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health
References and Community Resources
The NJSHAD [https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/query/selection/infantfetal/InfFetSelection.html Infant Death Data Query] allows users to create tables, graphs, and maps of New Jersey infant deaths by maternal age, race/ethnicity, birthplace, marital status, education, parity, and substance use during pregnancy; infant age at death, sex, plurality, birthweight, gestational age, Apgar score, prenatal care, method and place of delivery, type of birth attendant, cause of death, and county or municipality of residence for 2000 to the present.
Page Content Updated On 12/30/2022,
Published on 04/19/2023
