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Periodontal Disease Status, Maternal Race, and CRP ≥75th Percentile
| Periodontal Disease/Race* | White | African American |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Adjusted OR (95% CI)† | ||
| Healthy | 1.0 (reference) | 0.7 (0.2 to 2.2) |
| Mild | 1.1 (0.5 to 1.9) | 2.9 (1.1 to 3.8) |
| Moderate/severe | 0.9 (0.2 to 3.6) | 4.0 (1.2 to 8.5) |
Based on 734 women of African American and white race.
Adjusted for age, smoking, prior preterm delivery, marital status, insurance status, and weight.
