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

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. Homicide, accidental injuries, suicide, and drug overdoses accounted for most of the preventable deaths, highlighting what researchers call a major blind spot in public health.

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