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US Meat Consumption per Person vs US Infant Mortality

US Meat Consumption per Person and US Infant Mortality correlate at r = -0.91 over 63 years (1961–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.55. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.55). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.91
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
63 (1961–2023)
95% confidence interval
-0.94 to -0.85
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.55

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