Infant Mortality Rate by State, 2007-2009 (IMAGE) Elsevier Health Sciences Caption SUID and preterm-related death were the largest causes of excess infant mortality in the South compared to other regions. Credit <i>American Journal of Preventive Medicine</i> Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.