Topic: Infant Mortality

The United States is noted for having the highest infant mortality rate among developed nations and a general healthcare ranking near 47th, comparable to Costa Rica. Patrick Jordan criticizes the lack of cures for major diseases despite trillions of dollars in spending and research. He cites statistics claiming approximately 250,000 people are killed annually by medical procedures in the U.S.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reportedly shows a 40% to 60% increase in infant death rates in U.S. cities hit by radioactive plumes from Fukushima. Dr. Apsley explains that small amounts of radiation affect the thyroid, weakening the immune systems of infants and the elderly. The correlation between rainfall patterns during the plume's passage and localized spikes in mortality suggests a direct link to the disaster.