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)?

ridiculous question

Why does this target target African American women? I think that is disgusting. I don't even know if this "fact" is even true. Furthermore, there should be an entire analysis of women and the premature risks among ALL women before women OF ANY RACE who have had abortions are targeted. As far as I'm concerned, I know plenty of women who have had premature pregnanices without a history of abortion.