U.S. Gets A “D” For Preterm Birth Rate
Source: March of Dimes
For the second consecutive year, the United States earned only a “D” on the March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card, demonstrating that more than half a million of our nation’s newborns didn’t get the healthy start they deserved.
In the 2009 Premature Birth Report card, seven states improved their performance by one letter grade and two fared worse. Criteria that affect preterm birth improved in many states:
- 33 states and the District of Columbia reduced the percentage of women of childbearing age who smoke;
- 21 states and the District of Columbia reduced the percent of uninsured women of childbearing age;
- 27 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico lowered the late preterm birth rate.
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