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Birthweight differentials among Asian Americans

G K Singh1, S M Yu

  • 1National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

American Journal of Public Health
|September 1, 1994
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Birthweight varies significantly among Asian-American groups. Filipinos and Blacks had higher risks for low birthweight compared to Whites, even after accounting for sociodemographic factors.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Sociodemographic determinants of birth outcomes
  • Ethnic health disparities

Background:

  • Birthweight is a critical indicator of neonatal health.
  • Existing research often aggregates diverse Asian-American populations, masking significant intra-group variations.
  • Understanding ethnic differentials in birthweight is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate variations in mean birthweight and the risk of low birthweight across different Asian-American subgroups.
  • To compare these outcomes with Black, American Indian, and White populations in New York State.
  • To identify specific ethnic groups with elevated risks for adverse birth outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of resident singleton live-birth records from New York State (1985-1986).

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  • Comparison of Asian-American births with Black, American Indian, and White births.
  • Application of multivariate ordinary least squares and logistic regression models to assess ethnic differences.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in mean birthweight were observed: Chinese (-115g), Japanese (-235g), Filipinos (-164g), Blacks (-120g), and American Indians (+74g) compared to Whites.
    • Filipino and Black births exhibited a 45% and 49% higher risk for low birthweight, respectively, relative to White births.
    • Sociodemographic factors did not fully explain the elevated low birthweight risk among Filipinos.

    Conclusions:

    • Substantial heterogeneity exists in mean birthweight and low birthweight risk among ethnic groups, particularly within Asian-American populations.
    • Filipinos demonstrated a low birthweight risk profile more similar to Blacks than to Chinese or Japanese individuals, even after adjusting for sociodemographic variables.
    • These findings underscore the need for nuanced, group-specific approaches in addressing disparities in birth outcomes.