Differences in Morbidity and Mortality Rates in Black, White, and Hispanic Very Preterm Infants Among New York City Hospitals. Issue 6 (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Howell, Elizabeth A.; Janevic, Teresa; Hebert, Paul L.; Egorova, Natalia N.; Balbierz, Amy; Zeitlin, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Obstetrical & gynecological survey. Volume 73:Issue 6(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000540056.00883.0c
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7828

Abstract

Abstract : (Abstracted from JAMA Pediatr 2018;172:269–277) Currently, 98% of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have a risk-adjusted rate of mortality equal to the best 10% of units in 2005, a statistic showcasing the significant improvements in neonatal care over the past decade. Despite improvements, research shows significant racial disparities in neonatal mortality and morbidity, with non-Hispanic black neonates and Hispanic neonates experiencing a disproportionate amount of these adverse events.