Ethnic differences in singleton preterm birth in England and Wales, 2006-12: Analysis of national routinely collected data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data recorded at birth and death registration in England and Wales have been routinely linked with data recorded at birth notification since 2006. These provide scope for detailed analyses on ethnic differences in preterm birth (PTB).

Objectives

We aimed to investigate ethnic differences in PTB and degree of prematurity in England and Wales, taking into account maternal sociodemographic characteristics and to further explore the contribution of mother's country of birth to these ethnic differences in PTB.

Methods

We analysed PTB and degree of prematurity by ethnic group, using routinely collected and linked data for all singleton live births in England and Wales, 2006-2012. Logistic regression was used to adjust for mother's age, marital status/registration

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6900067 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature