Figure 6. Prenatal care in the first trimester, by education

Prenatal care in total population, 1998, 82.8%; 1999, 83.2%; 2000, 83.2%; 2001, 83.4%; 2002, 83.7%. Prenatal care in population with less than a high school education, 1998, 69.8%; 1999, 70.2%; 2000, 69.9%; 2001, 70.8%; 2002, 71.6%. Prenatal care in high school graduates, 1998, 82.5%; 1999, 82.5%; 2000, 82.5%; 2001, 82.6%; 2002, 82.7%. Prenatal care in population with at least some college, 1998, 91.4%; 1999, 91.6%; 2000, 91.6%; 2001, 91.5%; 2002, 91.6%.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Vital Statistics System, 1998-2002.

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