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Births in the United States, 2017
NCHS Data Brief
|August 30, 2018
Summary
In 2017, birth data revealed key trends in fertility, teen births, and preterm births, with comparisons to 2016. Analysis focused on demographic factors and healthcare utilization, including Medicaid payment sources.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Vital statistics provide crucial data on population dynamics and health trends.
- Understanding birth indicators is essential for public health policy and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present key demographic, healthcare utilization, and infant health indicators from 2017 final birth data.
- To analyze general fertility rates and teen birth rates by race and Hispanic origin.
- To examine Medicaid as a payment source for delivery and preterm birth rates by maternal age, comparing 2017 with 2016 data.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of final birth data for the year 2017.
- Calculation of general fertility rates (births per 1,000 females aged 15-44).
- Stratification of data by race, Hispanic origin, and maternal age; comparison with 2016 data.
Main Results:
- Presents general fertility rates and teen birth rates across different racial and Hispanic origin groups.
- Details preterm birth rates and the proportion of births paid for by Medicaid, analyzed by maternal age.
- Highlights changes and trends in these indicators from 2016 to 2017.
Conclusions:
- The 2017 birth data highlights significant demographic and health disparities.
- Maternal age is a key factor in preterm birth rates and healthcare payment sources.
- Continued monitoring of these indicators is vital for public health interventions.
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