(Priska Neely/LAist)
In Los Angeles County, black babies are three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies.
Dire racial disparities in infant mortality have persisted for decades, and local officials have said turning those statistics around is a public health priority.
A robust, related initiative in Sacramento is showing promising results — and there are lessons L.A. can learn from their efforts.
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