Neighborhood deprivation and adverse birth outcomes among diverse ethnic groups
PURPOSE: Living in a socioeconomically deprived neighborhood has been associated with
an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. However, variation in the effect of
neighborhood deprivation among diverse ethnic groups has not been studied. METHODS:
Using linked hospital discharge and birth data for 517,994 singleton live births in New York
City from 1998 through 2002, we examined the association between neighborhood
deprivation, preterm birth (PTB), and term low birthweight (TLBW)(≥ 37 weeks and< 2500g) …
an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. However, variation in the effect of
neighborhood deprivation among diverse ethnic groups has not been studied. METHODS:
Using linked hospital discharge and birth data for 517,994 singleton live births in New York
City from 1998 through 2002, we examined the association between neighborhood
deprivation, preterm birth (PTB), and term low birthweight (TLBW)(≥ 37 weeks and< 2500g) …
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