Social and geographical disparities in adverse birth outcomes in Alaska: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm birth (PTB) affects 1 in 10 births in the USA and is associated with near-term and long-term health consequences. This study assesses social and geographical disparities in adverse birth outcomes and associated risk factors in Alaska.

Methods

We examined birth records for 218 222 singleton live births in Alaska between 2000 and 2020. We described the distribution of PTB, very PTB, and low birth weight by geographical region, assessed risk factors for adverse birth outcomes, investigated how racial and ethnic differences in birth outcomes may be related to behavioural and social risk factors, and investigated how the unique transportation network in the state may affect adverse birth outcomes.

Results

There was an increased risk of PTB among births

SUBMITTER: Smith ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11843483 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature