Czuch:  Thanks.  Even if Jules assertion was true, it certainly doesn't follow that the US health care system is the corresponding factor for the higher death rates.   Even so, it's clear that Jules comment is misleading.  It's a conclusion that isn't based on full disclosure.  All factors need to be equal and clearly, other countries have different standards in determining infant mortality.  Like a dentist who claims his patients have fewer cavities but then it's discovered he doesn't count children under 12 or patients over 20.  And he only counts every other tooth. ;)