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Maternal & Infant Health
This dashboard includes data from three sources: The Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Claritas Consumer Profiles published by Claritas, LLC, and the Ohio Pregnancy Assessment Survey (OPAS) Dashboard.
The Bureau of Vital Statistics at the ODH tracks vital events across Ohio, including birth and death registrations. This data is available through published reports, and the Ohio Public Health Information Warehouse, a web application. The indicators in this dashboard from ODH are available at the state, region, and county levels.
Claritas Consumer Profiles are datasets maintained by the national market research company Claritas, LLC. These datasets contain information regarding consumer preferences and demographics. For this dashboard, Claritas Consumer Profiles were used to obtain information regarding utilization of obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) visits by female adults, as well as households receiving maternity care medical services. Claritas Consumer Profiles indicators in this dashboard are available for the following geographic levels: state, region, county, city (Census Place), zip code, and census tract.
Finally, the remainder of the indicators in this dashboard are drawn from OPAS, a statewide initiative that uses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) methodology to collect information from Ohio residents who have recently given birth. The use of this methodology allows for comparison of Ohio OPAS data with data reported in other states across the U.S. OPAS has a particular focus on counties experiencing the greatest racial disparities in health outcomes, as identified by the ODH’s Ohio Equity Initiative. It is conducted each year by the ODH and the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) with the assistance of the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC). Specifically, OPAS collects information reflecting maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy, such as breastfeeding, safe infant sleeping practices, and maternal health conditions. OPAS indicators in this dashboard are available for Ohio and Cuyahoga County, and when available, are stratified by race/ethnicity, income, maternal age, and prenantal care insurance type.
Click the sections below to read more about infant mortality disparities that exist in Ohio. Infant mortality is the death of an infant before their first birthday. The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births.
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Infant mortality was identified as a priority in the 2020-2022 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). Across the state of Ohio, the infant mortality rate varies greatly between counties. Healthy People 2030 includes an objective to reduce the rate of infant deaths to 5.0 infant deaths per 1,000 live births (MICH-02). Ohio's overall infant mortality rate is not currently meeting this Healthy People 2030 target.Ohio Five-Year Average Infant Mortality Rate by County (2017-2021)
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In Ohio, there is a large disparity in infant mortality rates by race. The Black infant mortality rate is higher than the White and overall infant mortality rates. This means that Black infants die at a higher rate than White infants.Ohio Infant Mortality Rate by Race (2012-2021)
Maternal & Infant Health Resource Collection
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ODH Infant Mortality Related Programs
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CDC Maternal and Infant Health
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Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
State: Ohio
Source: Claritas Consumer Profiles
Value
Compared to:
State: Ohio Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN
State: Ohio Adults Who Visited an OB/GYN
15.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
(15.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(14.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Households that Received Maternity Care Services
State: Ohio Households that Received Maternity Care Services
5.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio
Source: Ohio Department of Health, Vital Statistics
Value
Compared to:
State: Ohio Babies with Low Birthweight
State: Ohio Babies with Low Birthweight
8.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(8.5% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(8.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Babies with Very Low Birthweight
State: Ohio Babies with Very Low Birthweight
1.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(1.4% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(1.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Mortality Rate
State: Ohio Infant Mortality Rate
6.7
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2020)
Compared to:
US Value
(5.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(6.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.0)
<div>MICH-02: Reduce the rate of infant deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
State: Ohio Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
State: Ohio Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care
68.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(78.3% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(70.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy
State: Ohio Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy
7.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(4.6% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(9.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(4.3%)
State: Ohio Preterm Births
State: Ohio Preterm Births
10.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(9.4%)
State: Ohio Teen Birth Rate: 15-17
State: Ohio Teen Birth Rate: 15-17
6.1
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-17
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(5.6 in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Prior Value
(6.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Teen Pregnancy Rate
State: Ohio Teen Pregnancy Rate
19.5
Pregnancies per 1,000 females aged 15-17
(2016)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(20.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio
Source: The Ohio Pregnancy Assessment Survey (OPAS) Dashboard
Value
Compared to:
State: Ohio Breastfeeding at 8 Weeks
State: Ohio Breastfeeding at 8 Weeks
70.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(65.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Ever Breastfed New Infant
State: Ohio Ever Breastfed New Infant
88.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(87.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Stopped Breastfeeding Due to Resuming Work
State: Ohio Stopped Breastfeeding Due to Resuming Work
17.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(17.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Prevalence of Intended Pregnancy
State: Ohio Prevalence of Intended Pregnancy
61.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(58.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Prevalence of Unintended Pregnancy
State: Ohio Prevalence of Unintended Pregnancy
21.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Prevalence of Unsure Intention Pregnancy
State: Ohio Prevalence of Unsure Intention Pregnancy
17.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Alone
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Alone
69.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(68.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Alone on Recommended Surface
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Alone on Recommended Surface
51.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(48.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps in Crib, Bassinet, or Play Yard
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps in Crib, Bassinet, or Play Yard
93.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(93.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps on Back
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps on Back
86.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(88.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Without Objects in Bed
State: Ohio Infant Sleeps Without Objects in Bed
68.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(67.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Depression
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Depression
22.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes
4.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Hypertension
State: Ohio Pre-Pregnancy Hypertension
7.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(6.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Chronic Health Condition(s) During Pregnancy
State: Ohio Chronic Health Condition(s) During Pregnancy
49.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(51.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Gestational Depression
State: Ohio Gestational Depression
21.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(22.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Gestational Diabetes
State: Ohio Gestational Diabetes
10.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Ohio Gestational Hypertension
State: Ohio Gestational Hypertension
18.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(17.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
