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Gaston County Percent (%) of births where Mother had Gestational Hypertension by Race (Total) (2016-2022)
Current Value
9.90%
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Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
Gestational hypertension, characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy, can escalate into preeclampsia, a potentially hazardous complication. Percentages of gestational hypertension have been on the rise since 2016. However, in the recent year from 2021 to 2022, while all racial groups witnessed a decrease in gestational hypertension, the Hispanic population experienced an increase.
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