2020 U.S. YOUTH MORTALITY REACHES A HISTORIC LOW

Key Points:

  • Mortality as of week 18 reached the lowest point in the last 8 years.
  • The average number of deaths for this demographic over the last 7 years is 12,530.
  • Relative to average, youth mortality as of week 18 is down 18% in 2020.
  • The Right Facts will continue to highlight anomalies in mortality data.