American children are dying at rates far exceeding those in other wealthy nations, with a new study showing that U.S. infants are about 80% more likely to die before their first birthday, and children overall face an 80% higher death rate than their peers in 18 other developed countries.

The comprehensive study reveals that the U.S. experiences an excess of 54 child deaths EVERY DAY compared to what would be expected if America matched the mortality rates of other wealthy nations.

This crisis extends well beyond mortality.