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CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births

Undocumented Hispanics Face Health Care Roadblocks in U.S.
Policies needed to eliminate disparities among immigrants, survey findings suggest

Asians Seem to Suffer Less During Childbirth
Length of labor and intensity vary among ethnic groups, study finds

Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region
Northeasterners have best proximity, southerners the worst, study finds

Health Care Varies From State to State
Where you live really does make a difference, report finds

Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
U.S. government study estimates that 1 of every 91 children is affected

Suicides Higher in Rural Areas With Bars
Whether action stems from access to alcohol or feelings of isolation remains unclear

Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
High-quality child care offsets deficits of poverty, study finds

Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities
Society affects biology, researchers say

Foreclosures Plunge People Into Depression
New U.S. study finds many also skip food and needed drugs in an effort to cut costs