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Premature birth rates in US remain at historic high, report finds

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Premature birth rates in US remain at historic high, report finds



Rate in 2023 remains at 10.4% due to chronic conditions, inadequate prenatal care and racial disparitiesPremature birth rates in the US remain at a historic high, according to a new report.On Thursday, March of Dimes, a maternal health nonprofit organization, released its latest findings which say that the national premature birth rate of 2023 remains at 10.4%, largely due to chronic conditions, inadequate prenatal care and racial disparities. In contrast, the premature birth rate 10 years ago was at 9.6%. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/14/premature-birth-rates-historic-high

Author : Maya Yang

Publish date : 2024-11-14 17:32:53

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