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Births: preliminary data for 2005.

Brady E Hamilton1, Joyce A Martin, Stephanie J Ventura

  • 1Division of Vital Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA.

National Vital Statistics Reports : From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System
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In 2005, the U.S. fertility rate increased to its highest point since 1993, while teenage birth rates hit a record low. Cesarean deliveries and preterm births also reached new highs, indicating significant shifts in maternal and infant health trends.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health Statistics

Background:

  • National birth data provide crucial insights into population dynamics and public health.
  • Understanding trends in maternal age, race, Hispanic origin, and marital status is vital for policy development.
  • Monitoring key indicators like cesarean delivery, preterm birth, and low birthweight is essential for assessing maternal and infant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present preliminary U.S. birth data for the year 2005.
  • To analyze birth statistics by maternal demographics including age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin.
  • To report on trends in marital status, cesarean delivery rates, preterm births, and low birthweight (LBW) births.

Main Methods:

  • Data derived from 99.2% of all U.S. births recorded in 2005.

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  • Records were weighted to align with independent control counts from state vital statistics offices.
  • Comparisons were made with data from the preceding year, 2004.

    • Main Results:

    • The general fertility rate increased to 66.7 births per 1,000 women (15-44 years), the highest since 1993.
    • Teenage birth rates (15-19 years) reached a record low of 40.4 per 1,000, with declines noted for younger teens.
    • Significant increases were observed in births to unmarried women, cesarean delivery rates (30.2%), preterm births (12.7%), and low birthweight births (8.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • The U.S. experienced a notable rise in the general fertility rate and births to unmarried women in 2005.
    • While teenage childbearing declined to historic lows, rates for women aged 30 and over increased significantly.
    • Rising rates of cesarean delivery, preterm birth, and low birthweight births highlight ongoing public health challenges.