Fetal Death Data

• Purpose: To register fetal deaths occurring in Rhode Island and to mothers who are Rhode Island residents whenever the birth occurs.
• Key Information: Whether the death was caused by miscarriage or induced, gestational age at time of death, demographic

Rhode Island Numbers

Fetal Deaths by Race, Weeks of Gestation and Mode of Delivery 2002

Source: Vital Records Annual Report 2001, 2002 table 19A