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Arkansas earns an ‘F’ on March of Dimes report card for infant, maternal health
The state of infant and maternal health in Arkansas has earned the state a grade of “F” in the latest March of Dimes report ...
Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, the March of Dimes reports
Many pregnant women in the U.S, particularly in the South, face inadequate prenatal care, complicated by abortion ...
High rates of preterm birth and infant deaths get the US another D+ grade: ‘It’s a travesty’
Being rushed to a hospital nearly two hours away, in the middle of a dangerous spring storm – with fear in her heart and ...
March of Dimes reports 11% preterm birth rate in Oklahoma, matches U.S. rate
"actually, oklahoma received a d as well as the united states. So they're pretty similar in the data in terms of the outcomes ...
Texas earns D in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate of 11.1%, underscoring urgent need for action
March of Dimes today released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Texas's preterm birth rate remains high at 11.1% while significant health disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups. This year's ...
Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, especially in the South, a new report finds
Many pregnant women in the U.S, particularly in the South, face inadequate prenatal care, complicated by abortion ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution12h
Georgia earns an F in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate
Georgia was graded an F in the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for its high rate of preterm births, according to the March of Dimes. The preterm birth rate in Georgia was 11.8% in 2023, higher than ...
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US Earns D+ Grade For Preterm Births, Infant Mortality Remains High
Ashley O'Neil’s heartbreaking story of preterm births highlights the U.S. maternal health crisis, emphasizing the need for ...
Becker's Hospital Review14h
Premature birth rate at all-time high: Report
1. In 2023, the preterm birth rate was 10.4%, remaining at a historical high. In 2013, it was 9.8%. 2. One-third of the country's largest cities received an "F" grade for preterm birth rates.