Definition

(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 and responses to data requests

Notes

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

2024-11