Public Health Snapshot: Chester County, SC
Maternal and Child Health Engagement
A look at key maternal and child health indicators in Chester County.
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Infant Mortality Rate
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Preterm Births
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Low Birth Weight
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Adequate Prenatal Care
0
Maternal Vulnerability Index
0
Obstetric Care Providers
0
Teen Birth Rate
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Breastfeeding at Discharge
0
Elevated BLL (Ages 0-6)
0
Title X Clinics
Recommended Policy Actions
Based on the maternal and child health data for Chester County, the following strategic interventions are recommended:
Access to Care
Obstetric Workforce Recruitment
Address the critical shortage by offering incentives for OB/GYNs and midwives to practice in the county.
Early Intervention
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Implement community-based education programs to address the teen birth rate
Clinical Support
Prenatal Outreach
Develop neighborhood outreach to target mothers receiving no prenatal care at all.
Insurance Access
Prenatal to Postpartum Medicaid
Ensure women and children have access to health insurance to ensure adequate access to health care from the point of conception through the first year of life for the child.
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