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Approximately six out of 1,000 babies in Texas die before their first birthday, and premature birth is a leading case. Often, a woman’s health before pregnancy is a greater predictor than her prenatal health for potential complications to her and her future baby.

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Natality Statistics - Smith, Region 4 and Texas, 2009:

Smith

Region 4

Texas

Total Live Births

3,102

14,993

401,599

Adolescent Mothers Under 18 Years of Age (%)

4.4%

4.9%

4.7%

Unmarried Mothers (%)

43.3%

46.1%

42.6%

Low Birth Weight (%)

8.0%

8.4%

8.5%

Onset of Prenatal Care w/in First Trimester (%)

45.5%

52.8%

58.6%

Low Birth Weight Statistics, Smith County & Texas, 2005-2010:

Race/Ethnicity

Smith Co. Rate*

Smith Number

Texas Rate*

Texas Number

All Races

1.6

238

1.5

29,145

White

1.3

8,649

Black

2.9

3.1

6,947

Hispanic

1.2

1.3

12,440

Other

1.4

1.3

1,089

*Information Source: Smith County Assessment 10-22-2013

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