The relatively high infant mortality rate in the united states is highlighted by the fact that in more than other countries, fewer infants die in the first year after birth than in the united states.

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Deaths of infants (age below one year) per 1 000 live births in the United States is estimated to be 70% higher than 11 other countries. According to the Peterson-Kaiser Health System Tracker, the United States have a higher infant mortality rate than 11 other countries which include Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Austria, Sweden and Japan.