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Risk factors for Oral Clefts by Ethnic Group*
| Risk Factor | Non-Hispanic White | Non-Hispanic Black | Hispanic/Latino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age | .98 (.97, .99) | ||
| Pregnancy-associated hypertension | 1 | .09 (.02, .42) | .79 (.63, .98) |
| Normotensive | 1 | .38 (.29, .50) | .79 (.63, .98) |
| Cigarette smoking | 1.66 (1.32, 2.09) |
Adjusted for maternal age, pregnancy-associated hypertension, and tobacco smoking.
