Black women are three times more likely than white women to deliver their babies prematurely, a new study reveals. Even worse, they are four times more likely to give birth extremely prematurely -- between 20 to 28 weeks gestation. Genetics are the most likely reason for the phenomenon. (view source for full article).
Black Moms Face Triple the Risk of 'Preemie' Birth. Is It Genetics?
February 11, 2007 by editor (View Source)
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