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Racial and ethnic disparities in postnatal growth among very low birth weight infants in California

Medicine and Health

Racial and ethnic disparities in postnatal growth among very low birth weight infants in California

S. M. Lee, L. Sie, et al.

This study by Soon Min Lee and colleagues delves into the racial and ethnic disparities in postnatal growth failure among very low birth weight infants in California. Discover the unsettling statistics that show Hispanic infants experience the highest risk, and learn about the need for targeted interventions to close these gaps.

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Abstract
This study investigated racial/ethnic disparities in postnatal growth failure (PGF) among very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in California (2008-2016). Hispanic infants had the highest PGF risk (30%), compared to White (24%), Black (22%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (23%) infants. PGF incidence decreased overall from 27.4% in 2008 to 22.8% in 2016, with varying trends across racial groups. Increased gestational age correlated with decreased PGF risk. Targeted interventions are needed to address these disparities.
Publisher
Journal of Perinatology
Published On
Feb 02, 2023
Authors
Soon Min Lee, Lillian Sie, Jessica Liu, Jochen Profft, Elliot Main, Henry C Lee
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-023-01612-9
Tags
postnatal growth failure
very low birth weight
racial disparities
infants
California
gestational age
targeted interventions

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