In Cuyahoga County, a black infant is more than three times more likely to die before his or her first birthday than a white baby. In some Cleveland neighborhoods, the black infant mortality rate rivals that of some developing countries. As part of the continuing ideastream series, 鈥淶ip Code: the Hidden Vital Sign鈥� 鈥� Kay Colby explores a tale of 鈥渢wo pregnancies鈥� chronicling one Cleveland mother鈥檚 experience in two different neighborhoods.
Hosted by Rick Jackson. Airs on WVIZ/PBS Fridays at from 7:30pm - 8:00pm and Sundays from 11:00am - 11:30am.
High Death Rate Among Black Infants Focuses Attention on Race and Stress
