Public Health Snapshot: Marion County, SC

Maternal and Child Health Engagement

A look at key maternal and child health indicators in Marion County.

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Infant Mortality Rate
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Preterm Births
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Low Birth Weight
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Adequate Prenatal Care
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Obstetric Care Providers
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Teen Birth Rate (per 1k)
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Breastfeeding at Discharge
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Elevated BLL (Ages 0-6)
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Recommended Policy Actions

Based on the updated maternal and child health data for Marion County, the following strategic interventions are recommended:

Mortality Crisis Response
Expand Services for Prenatal and Postpartum Care

With an infant mortality rate of 24.5, immediate funding is needed for home-visiting programs and postpartum clinical support to address this critical emergency.

Workforce Expansion
Maternal Care Rural Subsidy

Marion County has too few obstetric providers. Policy should focus on recruitment incentives and expanding the role of certified nurse-midwives to bridge the gap.

Teen Health
LARC Access Initiative

To address the teen birth rate, increase access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) and peer-led health education in community centers.

Lead Testing
Lead Safety and Medicaid

Target the 2.85% elevated BLL rate through improved and regular lead testing.

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