Birth outcomes for African and Caribbean babies in England and Wales: retrospective analysis of routinely collected data.

ABSTRACT: To compare mean birth weights, gestational ages and odds of preterm birth and low birth weight of live singleton babies of black African or Caribbean ethnicity born in 2005 or 2006 by mother's country of birth. Secondary analysis of data from linked birth registration and NHS Numbers for Babies data set. Births to women in England and Wales in 2005 and 2006. Babies of African and Caribbean ethnicity born in England and Wales in 2005-2006, whose mothers were born in African and Caribbean countries or the UK. Birth outcomes for 51 599 singleton births were analysed. Gestational age and birth weight. Mothers born in Eastern or Northern Africa had babies at higher mean gestational ages (39.38 and 39.41 weeks, respectively) and lower odds of preterm birth (OR=0.80 and 0.65, respectively) compar

SUBMITTER: Datta-Nemdharry P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3364453 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature