 The issue of water contamination has been present since 2014, even though data that shows that fertility rates decreased by 12 percent and infant mortality raised 58 percent for residence in Flint .
<clarity>  The issue of water contamination has been present since 2014, even though data that shows that fertility rates decreased by 12 percent and infant mortality raised 58 percent for residence in Flint .
 The issue of water contamination has been present since 2014, even though data that shows that fertility rates decreased by 12 percent and infant mortality raised 58 percent among Flint residents .