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- Title
Trends and racial/ethnic disparities in gestational diabetes among pregnant women in New York City, 1990-2001.
- Authors
Thorpe, Lorna E; Berger, Diana; Ellis, Jennifer A; Bettegowda, Vani R; Brown, Gina; Matte, Thomas; Bassett, Mary; Frieden, Thomas R
- Abstract
We analyzed gestational diabetes mellitus trends in New York City between 1990 and 2001 by using information obtained from birth certificates. Gestational diabetes diagnoses among women who delivered babies increased 46%, from 2.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]=2.5, 2.7) to 3.8% (95% CI=3.7, 3.9) of births. Prevalence was highest among South and Central Asian women (11%). Given risks for adverse fetal outcomes and maternal chronic diabetes, prompt screening is critical. Metabolic control should be maintained during pregnancy and assessed postpartum for women with gestational diabetes.
- Publication
American journal of public health, 2005, Vol 95, Issue 9, p1536
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.2005.066100