Trends in preterm infant mortality by race, socioeconomic status

JAMA Pediatrics

2023-09-05

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This study found that between 1995 and 2020, U.S. preterm infant mortality improved among all categories of prematurity. Inequalities in preterm infant mortality based on maternal race and ethnicity have remained constant while socioeconomic disparities have widened over time.

Authors: Tim Venkatesan, M.A. (Cantab), M.B., B.Chir., D.T.M.&H., of the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health in London, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.3487)

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