Infant Mortality Highlights 2003 Recent Trend in Key Indicators Period Delaware U.S. Delaware* Infant Mortality Deaths to children under one year 1999-2003 9.1 6.9 Stable of age per 1,000 live births" (See Table E-4) Neonatal Mortality Deaths under 28 days of age 1999-2003 6.7 4.6 Increasing per 1,000 live births" (See Table E-5) Postneonatal Mortality Deaths to children 28 to 364 days 1999-2003 2.5 2.3 Stable of age per 1,000 live births" (See Table E-6) Key Facts Infants born to mothers who received late or no prenatal care had a mortality rate of 21.7 compared to that of infants born to mothers who received prenatal care in the first trimester (8.3). (See Table E-8). Infants born weighing less than 1500 grams (3 lbs 5 oz) had a mortality rate of 316.2 compared to 2.3 for infants born weighing 2500 grams (5 lbs 8 oz) or more. (See Table E-8). Infants born to mothers under 20 years of age had a higher mortality rate (12.1) than infants born to mothers 20 years of age and older (8.6). (See Table E-8). Infants born to single mothers had a higher mortality rate (12.1) than infants born to married mothers (7.0). (See Table E-8). Printed copies of the graph and charts can by obtained by contacting: Delaware Division of Public Health Delaware Health Statistics Center 417 Federal Street Dover, Delaware 19901 (302) 744-4541