Correlating Maternal and Child Health with Racial Disparities
What does this measure?
This indicator measures key health outcomes for mothers and children and breaks down the data by race and ethnicity for Orange County and New York State (excluding NYC) between 2020 and 2022. It focuses on health metrics related to prenatal care and birth outcomes, such as the percentage of births with early or adequate prenatal care, premature births, and low birthweight births.
Summary Statement
The data reveals significant disparities in maternal and child health outcomes across different racial and ethnic groups. For all metrics shown—early and adequate prenatal care, premature births, and low birthweight births—Black and Hispanic populations show less favorable outcomes compared to White and Asian/Pacific Islander populations, indicating a clear pattern of health inequity.
Source
https://orangecountynydoh.shinyapps.io/healthequitydashboard/maternal_and_child_health