Dads are dying after their kids are born, and almost no one is tracking it

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A study of more than 130,000 babies born in Georgia found that hundreds of fathers died within the first five years of their child’s life, and about 60% of those deaths were potentially preventable.

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  • A study of more than 130,000 babies born in Georgia found that hundreds of fathers died within the first five years of their child’s life, and about 60% of those deaths were potentially preventable.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:05:55 UTC.

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