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Rising infant mortality and maternity care crisis in France

Overview

A report from the Inspection générale des affaires sociales (Igas) has highlighted a rise in infant mortality in France, which reached 4.1 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024. This rate places the country 23rd out of 27 European Union members. The findings reveal significant regional disparities, particularly in overseas departments like La Réunion, where the mortality rate is nearly double the mainland average.

Factors contributing to these deaths include increased maternal age, higher rates of multiple pregnancies, and social inequalities. While the report suggests a need for coordinated action to improve perinatal care, medical professionals have criticized the current state of the healthcare system. Specifically, the Collège national des gynécologues et obstétriciens français (CNGOF) pointed to a critical shortage of human resources, noting that many maternity wards lack the minimum staffing required for safe care and facing a deficit of approximately 1,000 obstetrician-gynecologists.

Entities

France · La Réunion · Inspection générale des affaires sociales (Igas) · Collège national des gynécologues et obstétriciens français · Perceval Gaillard

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    France maternity wards face crisis amid rising infant mortality

    France faces rising infant mortality rates, ranking 23rd in Europe. Experts warn of a healthcare crisis in maternity wards due to severe staffing shortages and outdated medical regulations.

  2. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    France's infant mortality rises, Igas report highlights stark regional disparities

    Igas report shows France's infant mortality rose to 4.1 per 1,000 in 2024, with overseas departments like La Réunion at 6.9, driven by social inequalities and demographic factors; politicians demand action.

Sources

bienpublic.com · DNA.fr · humanite.fr · ipreunion.com · ledauphine.com · valeursactuelles.com