Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in West Virginia Substate Regions, 2007 ‐2013

ConclusionsStatewide NAS IR increased 4‐fold over the study period, with rates over 3 times the national annual averages. This alarming trend is deleterious for the health of WV mother‐child dyads and it strains the state's health care system. Therefore, WV has a unique need for prenatal public health drug treatment and prevention resources, specifically targeting the southeastern region. Further examination of maternal drug‐specific trends and general underutilization of neonatal exposure ICD‐9‐CM codes is indicated.

Source: The Journal of Rural Health - February 15, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Meagan E. Stabler, D. Leann Long, Ilana R. A. Chertok, Peter R. Giacobbi, Courtney Pilkerton, Laura R. Lander Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research