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The alarming statistics extend to maternal and infant mortality rates, which remain some of the highest among developed nations. Infant mortality averages stand at 5.4 per 1,000 live births in the U.S., compared to the OECD average of 4.1. Maternal mortality rates also reveal a stark contrast, with the U.S. averaging 238 deaths per 100,000, far exceeding the OECD average. This has sparked questions about systemic failures within American healthcare.