But that is nowhere within the actual study, which revealed that the top ten causes for the increased infant mortality rate within the United States are: Congenital malformations Short gestation and low birthweight, not elsewhere classified Sudden infant death syndrome Accidents (unintentional injures) Maternal complications of pregnancy Complications of placenta, cord and membranes Bacterial sepsis of newborn Respiratory distress of newborn Diseases of the circulatory system Neonatal hemorrhage Lack of access to abortion is nowhere in sight with the actual study.