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Dynamic changes in place-based measures of structural racism and preterm birth in the USA.

Abhery DasJoan A CaseyAlison GemmillRalph CatalanoHedwig LeeAllison StolteBrenda BustosTim A Bruckner
Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2024)
Movement away from county-level concentrated NH black poverty preceded reductions in preterm risk, especially among NH black populations. Our longitudinal design strengthens inference that place-based reductions in structural racism may improve perinatal health. These improvements, however, do not appear sufficient to redress large disparities.
Keyphrases
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  • low birth weight
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