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, “Zip Code: the Hidden Vital Sign” … Kay Colby explores a tale of “two pregnancies” chronicling one Cleveland mother’s 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
