Association Between Social Determinants of Health and Retinopathy of Prematurity Outcomes

In this cohort study, GA was the primary driver of disparities in ROP outcomes in a heterogeneous population of neonates in Los Angeles, California. When examined in the context of socioeconomic factors, GA did not differ between racial and ethnic groups. Studies of disparities associated with race and ethnicity should consider these constructs in conjunction with other sociodemographic factors and social determinants of health.