12/13/2017
New HPIO Infant Mortality Report Released
Senate Bill 332 required the Legislative Service Commission (LSC) to contract with a nonprofit organization to issue a report regarding the social determinants of infant mortality, and LSC contracted with HPIO to do so. On Dec. 1, HPIO delivered the final report titled A New Approach to Reduce Infant Mortality and Achieve Equity. Developed with guidance from over 100 Ohio stakeholders, the report:
- Describes the many ways that factors beyond medical care affect the health of infants and their families, focusing on housing, transportation, education and employment as required by SB 332
- Assesses the extent to which current housing, transportation, education and employment policies and programs meet the needs of Ohioans most at risk for infant mortality
- Identifies lessons learned from other states that have successfully reduced overall and black infant mortality rates, including innovative ideas to address the social determinants of health
- Offers specific, actionable and evidence-informed policy options that state and local policymakers can employ to address unmet needs and inequities
Click here to view the full report, a 2-page snapshot, a 16-page executive summary and additional background information about the project.