california public utilities code 12822.6

Evidence suggests that the risk profile of migrants differs from that of the native-born population, and strategies that are found effective in their native-born counterparts, such as lowering alcohol or tobacco consumption in pregnancy, may not yield similar effect on a population level because of a considerably low prevalence of those habits among them. Targeting such specific factors in these at-risk populations is imperative for evidence-based practice and a precise public health plan for reducing risk of SB in migrants. This warranted an investigation for additional factors that may explain the higher risk of SB in migrant populations. Further, we reported an increased rate of intrapartum stillbirth (IntraSB) in African and ‘other’ nonwhite migrant ethnicities despite adjusting for several well-established risk factors for SB. Specifically, we observed an increased rate of antepartum stillbirth (AnteSB) in migrant women from African, Indian, and ‘other’ nonwhite ethnic backgrounds.

In Australia, migrant women are at increased risk of SB compared with Australian-born women, despite having access to the same health resources. Where similar health systems exist, different ethnic composition may explain some of this variation between countries. Despite the availability of quality antenatal and obstetric care in most developed nations, disparities in rates of stillbirth (SB) within and between countries continue to be reported.

California public utilities code 12822.6