| As reported in 2004, there is a relationship between maternal age and an increased risk of delivering a low birth weight infant. Mothers under 20 years old and over 35 years old are significantly more likely to give birth to a child that is less than 2500 grams (88 ozs). |
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| The percentage of pregnancies resulting in induced abortions have shown
only minor fluctuations from 1997-2004. Only Ulster County has shown
an increase in induced abortions over the 7 year time period. Ulster and
Sullivan Counties report significantly higher abortion rates than Orange
County. |
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| From 2001-2004, live births in Orange County showed a steady increase as compared to the total number of pregnancies. Ulster County reported a slight decrease during 2002, however, Ulster and Sullivan show relatively consistent rates over four year period. |
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| Pregnancies to females under the age of 19 years old and between the ages of 40-44 are less likely to result in a live birth than those pregnancies to other age groups. |
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| The percentage of live births to total pregnancies is significantly higher in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties than the New York State Average. The difference is attributable to the lower number percentage of induced abortions in these counties as compared to the NY state average. Spontaneous Fetals Deaths are also reported at a lower rate than the state average in all three counties. |
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| Teens between the ages of 15-19 years old consistently terminate pregnancies via induced abortions at a significantly higher rate than the average in all three counties. |
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| While there has been a decline in the percentage of teen pregnancies from 1997-2003 in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties, the percentage of teen pregnancies in Newburgh remains significantly higher than the overall numbers reported for Orange County. |
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