To explore how poverty status correlates with birth outcomes in the US.
Utilized data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis
Assessed birth outcomes relative to poverty status
Identified notable discrepancies in birth outcomes based on poverty levels
Highlights potential risks associated with higher poverty
Suggests a need for policy implications to address these disparities
Abstract
This cross-sectional study uses data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System to examine the relationship between poverty status and birth outcomes in the US.