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Births: final data for 2002.

Joyce A Martin1, Brady E Hamilton, Paul D Sutton

  • 1US Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Vital Statistics System, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, USA.

National Vital Statistics Reports : From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System
|January 14, 2004
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In 2002, U.S. birth rates declined, with teenage births reaching a record low. However, cesarean delivery rates hit a record high, and preterm and low birthweight infants increased.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • The United States experienced 4,021,726 live births in 2002.
  • Data were collected from birth certificates, with population rates based on the 2000 U.S. census.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present comprehensive 2002 data on U.S. births and associated maternal and infant characteristics.
  • To describe and interpret trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant health indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive tabulation of data from U.S. birth certificates for the year 2002.
  • Calculation of birth and fertility rates using census data for population denominators.

Main Results:

  • Overall birth and fertility rates declined by 1% in 2002, with teenage birth rates reaching a record low.

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  • Cesarean delivery rates increased to 26.1%, while vaginal birth after cesarean rates decreased significantly.
  • Rates of preterm birth and low birthweight increased, and twin birth rates continued to rise.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fertility patterns showed a continued decline in overall and teenage birth rates.
    • Maternal health indicators showed mixed trends, with improved prenatal care timeliness but rising cesarean delivery rates.
    • Infant health outcomes worsened, with increases in preterm birth, low birthweight, and twin births.