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Prematurity Information in Kansas
Many people know a baby who was born prematurely. However, not everyone is aware of the serious problems associated with premature birth. Prematurity is the leading cause of death among newborn babies. Among those children who survive their early birth, 100,000 of them develop health problems each year because of their prematurity. In 2001, more than 476,000 babies were born prematurely in the United States. That's roughly comparable to the entire population of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Perinatal Statistics
Visit our Peristats website to view more information about prematurity
in Greater Kansas.
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National Prematurity Awareness Month
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month.
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Informational brochures about prematurity are available from the March of Dimes office near you, by calling (816) 561-0175, or at our National Website.
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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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