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Racial/ethnic differences in necrotizing enterocolitis incidence and outcomes in premature very low birth weight infants.

Momodou L JammehObinna O AdibeElisabeth T TracyHenry E RiceReese H ClarkP Brian SmithRachel Gottron Greenberg
Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2018)
Our study demonstrates that non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic infants are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with NEC. In addition, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic infants have higher odds of death after NEC compared to non-Hispanic White infants. Further studies are necessary to investigate the etiology of these health disparities and to test interventions to improve these health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • low birth weight
  • african american
  • preterm infants
  • human milk
  • healthcare
  • preterm birth
  • public health
  • type diabetes
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • risk assessment