Definitions:
(Number) The number of preterm births (born before 37 weeks of gestation).
(Percent) The percentage of preterm births out of all births for which gestational age is recorded, within each race/ethnic group.
Data Source:
DC Department of Health, 2014 Infant Mortality Report
Footnotes:
Race refers to the race of the mother.
Black & White counts include those of Hispanic origin.
S - data suppressed due to small numbers.
N/A - data on race/ethnicity not available.
Last updated October 2016.
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