March of Dimes 2017 Premature Birth Report Cards released

2017 Premature Birth Report Cards

The preterm birth rate in the United States has increased for the second year, rising 2 percent to 9.8 percent in 2016. This year’s Report Card also reveals major racial/ethnic and geographic disparities signifying that babies have a higher chance of a preterm birth based simply on race and ZIP code.

Get each states report care here.