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Priority: Maternal and Infant Health
Maternal health refers to the health of people during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Infant and child health are similarly influenced by sociodemographic and behavioral factors, such as education, family income, and breastfeeding, but are also linked to the physical and mental health of parents and caregivers. There are racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
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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.
Health / Family Planning
Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 Parish: East Baton Rouge
Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 Parish: East Baton Rouge
23.9
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 62 Louisiana Parishes.
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Babies with Very Low Birthweight Parish: East Baton Rouge
Babies with Very Low Birthweight Parish: East Baton Rouge
2.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Infant Mortality Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
Infant Mortality Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
9.0
Deaths per 1,000 live births
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 58 Louisiana Parishes.
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Mothers who Received Early and Adequate Prenatal Care
Value
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Mothers who Received Early and Adequate Prenatal Care Parish: East Baton Rouge
Mothers who Received Early and Adequate Prenatal Care Parish: East Baton Rouge
69.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy Parish: East Baton Rouge
Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy Parish: East Baton Rouge
2.4%
(2021)
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LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 59 Louisiana Parishes.
Community / Social Environment
Children in Single-Parent Households Parish: East Baton Rouge
Children in Single-Parent Households Parish: East Baton Rouge
38.9%
(2018-2022)
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LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
Substantiated Child Abuse Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
8.3
Cases per 1,000 children
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 22 Louisiana Parishes.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Child Food Insecurity Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
Child Food Insecurity Rate Parish: East Baton Rouge
20.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Economy / Food Insecurity
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance
Value
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Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance Parish: East Baton Rouge
Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance Parish: East Baton Rouge
32%
(2021)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Economy / Poverty
Children Living Below Poverty Level Parish: East Baton Rouge
Children Living Below Poverty Level Parish: East Baton Rouge
23.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education
Child Care Centers Parish: East Baton Rouge
Child Care Centers Parish: East Baton Rouge
5.2
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 63 Louisiana Parishes.
Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education
Center-Based Child Care Costs as a Percentage of Median Income
Value
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Center-Based Child Care Costs as a Percentage of Median Income Parish: East Baton Rouge
Center-Based Child Care Costs as a Percentage of Median Income Parish: East Baton Rouge
13.8%
(2017)
Compared to:
LA Parishes
The distribution is based on data from 64 Louisiana Parishes.
