| 2005 NORTH CAROLINA INFANT MORTALITY REPORT, TABLE 5 |
| Neonatal Death Rates and Annual Percent Changes by Race |
| Total Rate | % Change | White Rate | % Change | Minority Rate | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year: | 6.0 | -3.2 | 4.1 | -10.9 | 10.7 | 3.9 |
| 2001 | ||||||
| 2002 | 5.6 | -6.7 | 3.8 | -7.3 | 10.4 | -2.8 |
| 2003 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 7.9 | 9.7 | -6.7 |
| 2004 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 11.2 | 15.5 |
| 2005 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 11.0 | -1.8 |
| Neonatal Infant Deaths (<28 days) per 1,000 live births. |
| Source: NC Department of Health & Human Services State Center for Health Statistics, 03AUG2006 |