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Births in the United States, 2016
NCHS Data Brief
|November 21, 2017
Summary
Key 2016 U.S. birth data reveal trends in fertility rates and maternal health indicators like cesarean delivery and preterm births. Analysis compares 2016 rates to 2015 and recent highs or lows.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demographic Statistics
- Maternal and Infant Health
Background:
- Maternal and infant health indicators provide crucial insights into population well-being.
- Tracking demographic trends is essential for public health planning and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present key demographic and maternal-infant health indicators from 2016 final birth data.
- To analyze trends in general fertility rate, age-specific birth rates, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and multiple birth rates.
- To compare 2016 data with 2015 and recent historical high/low rates for context.
Main Methods:
- Utilized final birth data from the United States for the year 2016.
- Calculated general fertility rate (births per 1,000 women aged 15–44).
- Analyzed age-specific birth rates, cesarean delivery rates, preterm birth rates, and triplet/higher-order multiple birth rates by maternal age.
Main Results:
- Presents detailed 2016 data for selected maternal and infant health indicators.
- Compares 2016 indicator rates against 2015 and relevant historical benchmarks.
- Highlights trends across different maternal age groups.
Conclusions:
- The report provides a comprehensive overview of 2016 U.S. birth statistics.
- Identifies significant demographic and health trends impacting maternal and infant outcomes.
- Establishes a baseline for future monitoring and intervention strategies in reproductive health.
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