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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1536-1539 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American journal of public health |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health