Infant mortality in France continues to rise, placing the country among the worst performers in Europe. A report from the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (Igas), revealed by Le Canard enchaîné, details this concerning situation and proposes various solutions to address it. According to the report, the closures of small maternity hospitals cannot be seen as the sole explanation or solution to this problem.
The same report establishes a correlation between the increase in infant mortality and the growing proportion of pregnant women from foreign backgrounds. This trend is related to the fact that these pregnancies often carry greater risks, as indicated by Le Figaro, which highlights the complexity of the situation.
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