Prevalence of congenital anomalies according to maternal race and ethnicity, Texas, 1999-2018.

Jeremy M SchrawElwin JaimeCharlie J ShumateMark A CanfieldPhilip J Lupo

Published in: Birth defects research (2023)

Birth prevalence of many major congenital anomalies varies by maternal race and ethnicity. While the reasons for these differences are likely multifactorial, a thorough understanding of racial and ethnic disparities is useful to stimulate etiologic research.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
risk factors
birth weight
gestational age
healthcare
pregnant women
african american
affordable care act
preterm birth