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US Imports vs US Infant Mortality

US Imports and US Infant Mortality correlate at r = -0.91 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.49. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.91 to -0.49 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
-0.91
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
55 (1970–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.95 to -0.85
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.49

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