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Births of Hispanic Origin, 1989-95This report, "Births of Hispanic Origin, 1989-95" presents trend data on births in the United States to women of Hispanic and non-Hispanic origin, for a wide variety of characteristics. Among Hispanic women, data are presented, where possible, separately for Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, General and South American and other Hispanic women. Data for non-Hispanic are shown for white non-Hispanic and black non-Hispanic women. Data are presented for a variety of characteristics. Maternal demographic characteristics include age, marital status, live-birth order, educational attainment, and mothers place of birth. Health care utilization items include timing of prenatal care, cesarean delivery rate, place of birth and midwife attendance. Infant health characteristics include percent born preterm, low birthweights, very low birthweight, and percent born in multiple births. Trend data for the number of births by State are also presented. Data shown in this report are based on 100 percent of births certificates registered in all States and the District of Columbia. Data Highlights:
Keywords: hispanic, birth rates, maternal and infant health, maternal characteristics
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January 11, 2007
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