Vermont
Preterm Birth: 2011
Preterm births – the percentage of births occurring at less than 37 weeks gestational age – have steadily increased.
Babies born prior to 37 weeks are at increased risk of newborn health problems, including breathing and feeding problems. Some late-preterm births result from early induction of labor or cesarean delivery due to pregnancy complications. However, in some cases, early delivery may occur without good medical justification.
Data is from National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Vermont
Preterm Birth
(1993-2011)
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Percentage of births of less than 37 weeks gestional age
| Edition |
|
Rank |
Value |
|
2011 - Vermont
|
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4
|
0.1 |
