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REGIONAL PERINATAL DATA
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| The total number of pregnancies reported in the three-county region served by MISN has remained relatively stable between 1997-2007. Ulster and Sullivan Counties reported fewer pregnancies in 2007 than in 1997. In Orange County there were 274 more pregnancies in 2007 as compared to the total for 1997. Overall, the three-county region reported a total of 11,052 pregnancies in 2007, 103 more than in 1997. |
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| Although the number of pregnancies increased only slightly, the number of births showed a large increase between 1997-2007, from 7,630 to 8141 - a total of 511 more births in the region. Orange and Sullivan Counties reported significant increases over the 11 year period, 9.5% and 13%, respectively. Ulster County reported a slight decline. |
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| Alarmingly, less women in our region are accessing EARLY PRENATAL CARE. All three counties reported declines in the number of women receiving prenatal care during the first three months of pregnancy. The Healthy People 2010 goal is for 90% of women to access health care during the 1st trimester of the pregnancy. Orange County reported the lowest rates, at 54.8%. All three counties reported rates below the 2007 New York State average of 69.2%. |
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| Early entry into prenatal care is directly related to maternal age. Younger mothers are significatly less likely to access care during the first three months of the pregnancy than older mothers. |
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| The number of babies born by CESAREAN SECTION has risen dramatically since 1997. Sullivan County reports the highest percentage of surgical deliveries, at 37.2% in 2007, with Ulster and Orange Counties at slightly lower rates of 34.4% and 32.6%, respectively. The 2007 New York State avergae for Cesarean Section was reported at 33.6% of live births. |
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| The percentage of babies born PRETERM, before 36 weeks of gestation, has increased in our region. Sullivan County reports the highest percentage of preterm births at 14.6% in 2007. Premature babies are at risk for numerous health problems, such as breathing difficulties, poor feeding and infection. They are also significantly more likley to die during the first year of life. |
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Overall, there has been a significant decline in the teen pregnancy rate in our region. However, in Orange County, the rate rose slightly in 2007. There are a number of target communities in our region that report teen pregnancy rates which are significantly above the average rates for the 2005-2007 aggregate report period:
ORANGE COUNTY - Middletown (92.3), Newburgh (91) and Port Jervis (68.6)
ULSTER COUNTY - Kingston (93.3), Ellenville (89.6) and Kerhonkson (68.6)
SULLIVAN COUNTY- Monticello (97.1), South Fallsberg (288.9) and Liberty (91.4) |
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Data Source: NYS Department of Health Vital Statistics
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