Ireland's infant mortality rate stalls, exceeding EU average

Ireland’s infant mortality rate stalls, exceeding EU average

A new report from the National Paediatric Mortality Register (NPMR) reveals concerning trends in Ireland’s child mortality rates, with infant mortality rates plateauing and now exceeding the European Union average. The comprehensive study, analyzing data from 2019 to 2023, shows that Ireland’s rate of 3.2 deaths per 1,000 live births is now higher than the … Read more