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H W Berendes1

  • 1Epidemiology and Biometry Research Program, NICHD, Bethesda, MD 20892.

The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
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Linked birth and death certificate data are unavailable in the U.S., impacting perinatal epidemiology. Research should prioritize preterm labor over low birth weight to understand persistent racial disparities in reproductive outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Reproductive health
  • Public health data analysis

Background:

  • National data for perinatal epidemiology rely on birth and death certificates, but linked data are not routinely available in the U.S.
  • Assessing trends in perinatal events requires consideration of data completeness and quality across jurisdictions.
  • Despite a decline in infant mortality, the U.S. has seen minimal reduction in low birth weight rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for linked birth and death certificate data in the U.S. for robust perinatal epidemiology.
  • To advocate for a research focus shift from low birth weight to preterm labor, considering distinct etiologies.
  • To address persistent, unexplained racial disparities in reproductive outcomes, particularly low birth weight.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of current national data sources for perinatal epidemiology (birth and death certificates).
  • Discussion of data quality and completeness issues in reporting perinatal events.
  • Identification of emerging data resources for intergenerational studies.

Main Results:

  • The U.S. lacks routinely linked birth and death certificate data, hindering comprehensive perinatal epidemiology.
  • Infant mortality rates have declined significantly, while low birth weight rates show only modest improvement.
  • Persistent and significant differences in reproductive outcomes, especially low birth weight, exist between white and black populations.

Conclusions:

  • Improved data linkage and quality are crucial for accurate perinatal event tracking and trend analysis.
  • Research focus should shift towards preterm labor to better understand diverse etiologies of adverse birth outcomes.
  • Further intergenerational studies are needed to elucidate the complex factors contributing to racial disparities in reproductive health.