Committee formed to address higher death rate of African-American babies

Wisconsin is trying to find out why infant mortality among blacks is so high compared to whites. A special committee made up of lawmakers, doctors and others is working on the matter.Shamane Mills reports.

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Committee formed to address higher death rate of African-American babies

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