Know the Numbers: Prematurity Statistics

Prematurity Statistics

The Perinatal Data Center at the March of Dimes has a number of statistical resources regarding preterm birth and other perinatal topics. National and state data regarding prematurity can be found at PeriStats, your online source for perinatal statistics from the March of Dimes.

The Perinatal Profile presents a snapshot of data from the United States illustrating different aspects of prematurity, including the number of preterm births, the increase in preterm births and associated risk factors.

February 2008

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