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Neonatal mortality in Utah

F R Woolley, K L Schuman, J L Lyon

    American Journal of Epidemiology
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study found that high activity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) correlated with lower neonatal mortality rates. Low activity LDS members had a significantly higher risk of neonatal death compared to highly active members.

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    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Sociology of Religion

    Background:

    • Neonatal mortality remains a significant public health concern.
    • Parental health practices, including substance use, are known risk factors for neonatal outcomes.
    • Socio-cultural factors may influence health behaviors and, consequently, neonatal mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between religious activity and neonatal mortality.
    • To assess if Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) membership and activity level serve as a proxy for parental health practices.
    • To determine differential neonatal mortality rates based on LDS activity levels.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort study design was employed, analyzing white singleton births in Utah from January to June 1975.

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  • Parental membership and activity within the LDS Church were used as indicators of health practices (e.g., tobacco and alcohol abstinence).
  • Statistical analysis evaluated neonatal mortality rates, adjusting for potential confounding factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Low activity LDS members exhibited an excess risk of neonatal death approximately five times greater than high activity LDS members.
    • A statistically significant increased risk for low activity LDS members was observed (95% confidence interval upper bound of 7.9).
    • Active LDS members demonstrated consistently lower neonatal mortality rates compared to less active members and non-LDS individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Higher levels of activity within the LDS Church are associated with reduced neonatal mortality.
    • LDS membership and activity can serve as a proxy for healthier parental practices, contributing to lower neonatal death rates.
    • These findings highlight the potential impact of religious affiliation and associated lifestyle choices on neonatal health outcomes.