Cohort selection and the estimation of racial disparity in mortality of extremely preterm neonates

Authors:

J.B. Gould; M.V. Bennett; J. Profit; H.C. Lee

Abstract:

Background

Racial disparities in preterm neonatal mortality are long-standing. We aimed to assess how cohort selection influences mortality rates and racial disparity estimates.

Methods

With 2014–2018 California data, we compared neonatal mortality rates among Black and non-Hispanic White very low birth weight (VLBW,

Citation:

Gould JB, Bennett MV, Profit J, Lee HC. Cohort selection and the estimation of racial disparity in mortality of extremely preterm neonates. Pediatric Research; 2023.

Publication type:

Web Article

Year:

2023

CPQCC publication:

Yes