evidence: For 2015-2020 combined, the infant mortality rate was 8.9 per 1,000 live births compared to the national rate of 4.8 per 100,000 live births. Substantial racial disparities exist with black/African Americans having over twice the rate of infant deaths as non-Hispanic whites.4 Although they remain too high, infant mortality rates have been on a steady downward trend, declining by about 26% over the past decade. The leading causes of infant death in Shelby County are Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) (23%), prematurity or low birth weight (18%), and congenital defects (17%).4 Sleep-related infant deaths are a substantial contributor to SUID.4 [4] [5] [6] [RR7] [...] - Nguyen, P. Y., Astell-Burt, T., Rahimi-Ardabili, H., & Feng, X. (2021). Green Space Quality and Health: A Systematic Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(21), 11028. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111028 - Shelby County Health Department. (n.d.). Fetal and Infant Mortality Review. Retrieved on August 22, 2022, from Fetal and Infant Mortality Review | Shelby County Health Dept., TN (shelbytnhealth.com)