Life-course neighbourhood opportunity and racial-ethnic disparities in risk of preterm birth.

Michelle PearlJennifer AhernAlan HubbardBarbara LaraiaBina Patel ShrimaliVictor PoonMartin Kharrazi

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2018)

Early-life and sustained exposure to residential poverty is related to increased PTB risk, particularly among black women, and may partially explain persistent black-white disparities.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
early life
low birth weight
gestational age
polycystic ovary syndrome
affordable care act
air pollution
pregnancy outcomes
breast cancer risk
type diabetes
cervical cancer screening
health insurance
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle