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Preterm births, by Race and Ethnicity in Rhode Island

Preterm births, by Race and Ethnicity

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Definition and Source

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Definition

Preterm births is the percentage of births occurring before the 37th week of pregnancy. Racial and ethnic disparities is the gap that exists in outcomes for children of different racial and ethnic groups
in Rhode Island.

Data Source

Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Data and Analysis, Maternal and Child Health Database

Notes

^ Due to small numbers, please interpret rate or percentage with caution

Last Updated

August 2025