View source for Conservapedia talk:Does the high abortion rate among African Americans explain the quadruple extreme premature birth risk among the same population?

Do prior induced abortions increase Black American Women's risk of
a future preterm or extremely premature baby?  The responder informs
us (accurately) that 35% of U.S. IAs (Induced Abortions) are performed on
Black Americans.  Since BAW (Black American Women) constitute roughly
13% of the U.S. female population, clearly, anyone with elementary
math skills realizes that 13% partaking in 35% of the total number
of abortions is very disproportionate.

Is there only ONE (1) risk factor for preterm birth?  "No way, Jose".
One and all are cordially invited to read Professor Barbara Luke's
1995 classic book (endorsed by the truly great Dr. Emile Papiernik):
Every Pregnant Women's Guide to Preventing Premature Birth.  Prof.
Luke (currently at U. Miami) lists 60 'preemie' risk factors. (More 
risk factors will come to light in the future)

As to gum infections. Yes, there are studies linking gum infections
to higher preterm birth risk.  Now, it has also come to my 'inattention'
that there are studies linking ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE use to higher
risk of peridontal disease (aka gum infection).  Thus, one item for
future researche: Does long term use of OCs (Oral Contraceptives)
increase the risk of EARLY PRETERM BIRTH (birth under 32.0 weeks' gestation)?