US Preterm Birth Rates Close to Those of Some Developing Countries

For the past eight years, the March of Dimes has issued a report card on preterm issues a report card on preterm birth in the U.S. This year, as in the past, the results are shockingly high for a wealthy country even though progress has been made. The report card shows the prematurity rates across the states and in several major cities. Babies born too soon, before 37 weeks in the womb, can face serious, lifelong health problems if they survive. They can include breathing problems,...

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