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  • Neonatal Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology

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  • Low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth (PTB) are primary indicators of neonatal health.
  • These conditions significantly impact immediate and long-term infant outcomes.
  • Understanding their interdependence is crucial for identifying shared determinants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To jointly model LBW and PTB using a copula distributional regression framework.
  • To identify shared factors influencing both LBW and PTB.
  • To explore the impact of maternal characteristics and geographic effects on neonatal risk.

Main Methods:

  • Copula distributional regression framework was employed.
  • Joint modeling of LBW and PTB as flexible functions.
  • Analysis of female birth data from North Carolina.

Main Results:

  • Identified shared factors contributing to both LBW and PTB.
  • Revealed how maternal health, socioeconomic status, and geographic disparities influence neonatal risk.
  • Demonstrated the utility of joint modeling for understanding complex birth metrics.

Conclusions:

  • Joint modeling offers a more nuanced understanding of LBW and PTB.
  • Insights can inform targeted interventions and prenatal care.
  • Findings support improved public health planning for neonatal health.