Where Babies Are Born Too Soon

Where Babies Are Born Too Soon The overall rate of premature births in the U.S. has dropped in recent years, but major regional differences remain. Best: Vermont, 8.7% D.C. Puerto Rico Worst: Mississippi, 17.1% Premature birth rate 8.7-10.1 10.2-11.2 11.3-12.2 12.3-13.6 13.7-17.1 How The U.S. Stacks Up The Risk Factors Preterm birth rate, 2010 13.5% 13.3% 12.3% 12% 20.8% Uninsured women 8.9% 8.6% 8.6% 7.4% 21.3% Women who smoke Northern Africa & Western U.S. Latin Developed Central South Sub- Southern America countries & Eastern Eastern Saharan Asia & the Caribbean Asia Asia & Africa Asia Oceania Source: March of Dimes THE HUFFINGTON POST