Trends in US preterm birth rates by household income and race and ethnicity
JAMA Network Open
2026-01-02
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About The Study: In this population-based cross-sectional study, household income disparities in preterm birth widened over time. Black race moderated the association between income and preterm birth, underscoring the need to examine the role of racism in preterm birth disparities.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Erika G. Cordova-Ramos, MD, email gabriela.cordovaramos@bmc.org.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.50664)
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