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France: Infant Mortality Rising, a Concerning Trend

On October 15, International Perinatal Bereavement Awareness Day highlighted a rise in infant mortality in France, contrary to the downward trend in Europe. Experts are investigating the multiple causes behind this phenomenon.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 16, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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On Thursday, October 15, International Perinatal Bereavement Awareness Day, it was highlighted that infant mortality in France has increased in recent years.

This rise concerns deaths recorded after the child’s birth, a phenomenon that puzzles specialists, especially since infant mortality tends to decrease in the rest of Europe.

The causes of this increase in France are multiple and are the subject of in-depth questioning among experts.

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