Accuracy of Birth Certificate Data for Classifying Preterm Birth

ConclusionsBirth certificate classification overestimated spontaneous preterm birth and underestimated indicated preterm birth compared to classification performed from medical record review. Revisions to birth certificate clinical data would allow more accurate population level surveillance of preterm birth subtypes.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - March 1, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Molly J. Stout, George A. Macones, Methodius G. Tuuli Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research