Table 1. Characteristics of Mothers With and Without Heart Disease in Washington State, 1987-2009.
| Women With Heart Disease (n=2,171) | Women Without Heart Disease (n=21,710) | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||
| Age, years | 26.8 (6.8) | 26.6 (6.2) |
| Race, % | ||
| White | 73.2% | 71.9% |
| Black | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Married | 58.6% | 65.1% |
| Education, years | 12.8 (2.7) | 13.0 (3.0) |
| Income* | $42,850 | $44,003 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 25.7 (6.4) | 25.4 (5.9) |
| Smoking | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| Established or gestational diabetes | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Chronic hypertension | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Obstetric history | ||
| Number of prior pregnancies | 1.3 (1.9) | 1.1 (1.5) |
| Number of prenatal visits | 11.5 (6.9) | 11.1 (6.0) |
| Birth hospitalization | ||
| Cesarean delivery | 37.1% | 25.0% |
| Length of stay, days | 4.0 (7.6) | 2.3 (1.9) |
| Hospital charges (USD) | $23,622 | $11,558 |
USD, U.S. Dollars.
Data are mean (standard deviation), mean, or percentage unless otherwise specified.
*
Median income from census tract of residence.