The data was published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The difference in the mortality rate of babies living in the most deprived parts of England and those in the wealthiest areas is wider than at any point in the past 12 years, according to new figures.
There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the impact of disadvantage, such as poverty and poor housing on pregnancy and birth outcomes “There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the impact of disadvantage, such as poverty and poor housing on pregnancy and birth outcomes.” Professor Habib Naqvi, chief executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, described this statistic “extremely alarming”.However, the ONS highlighted that small numbers of births and deaths in some ethnic groups can cause larger fluctuations over time.
“National action must be taken to address why black and ethnic minority women remain significantly and disproportionately affected by poor birth experiences and outcomes.
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