In 2009, IMR in U.S. was 6.39 In 2009, IMR in Oklahoma was 7.85 Healthy People 2020 IMR target is 6.0 Oklahoma ranks 44 th in the U.S. for infant deaths with 428 in 2009
The leading causes of infant death in Oklahoma: Congenital malformations Short gestation and disorders related to low birth weight Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
OSDH Commissioner’s Action Team External Partnerships Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan Targeted Interventions
Web pages Toolkit Educational materials Training for providers
Preconception/Interconception Health Infections that Affect Pregnancy Smoking and Pregnancy Premature Birth Breastfeeding Postpartum Depression Safe Sleep for Babies Injury Prevention for Babies
Hospital Based Activities ◦ Prematurity ◦ Smoking Cessation ◦ Infant Safe Sleep ◦ Injury Prevention ◦ Breastfeeding