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US Infant Mortality vs US Internet Users

US Infant Mortality and US Internet Users correlate at r = -0.96 over 35 years (1990–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.58. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.58). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.96
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
35 (1990–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.98 to -0.92
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.58

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