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Births in the United States, 2018
NCHS Data Brief
|August 24, 2019
Summary
This report highlights 2018 US birth data, including fertility rates and cesarean delivery trends. Key demographic and infant health indicators are compared between 2017 and 2018 for major racial and ethnic groups.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Demography
- Public Health Statistics
Background:
- Understanding national birth data is crucial for public health planning and resource allocation.
- Tracking demographic and health trends provides insights into maternal and infant well-being.
- Previous cesarean delivery and gestational age are key indicators of birth outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present final 2018 birth data highlights.
- To analyze trends in fertility rates, teen births, cesarean deliveries, and gestational age from 2017 to 2018.
- To compare these indicators across major race and Hispanic-origin groups.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of final 2018 birth data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
- Calculation of general fertility rates (births per 1,000 women aged 15-44).
- Comparison of 2017 and 2018 data for key demographic, health care utilization, and infant health indicators.
Main Results:
- Presents general fertility rates and teen birth rates for 2018.
- Details the distribution of births by cesarean delivery status (VBAC and repeat cesarean).
- Shows birth distributions by gestational age, comparing 2017 and 2018 data for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic populations.
Conclusions:
- Selected 2018 birth data highlights key demographic and health trends.
- Comparisons between 2017 and 2018 reveal changes in fertility, cesarean rates, and gestational age.
- Data stratified by race and Hispanic origin provide a nuanced view of maternal and infant health indicators.
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