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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
In its annual report, released Thursday, the March of Dimes gave the U.S. a dismal D grade based on the number of babies born ...
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 ...
Arkansas earns F in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate of 12.1%, underscoring urgent need for action
March of Dimes today released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Arkansas' preterm birth rate remains high at 12.1% while significant health disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups. This ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution11h
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 Review13h
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.