The report titled “US Earns D+ for Preterm Birth Rate for Third Consecutive Year in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card” highlights the persistent issue of high preterm birth rates in the United States. The report reveals that the preterm birth rate remains at 10.4%, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Black birthing people face preterm birth rates 1.4 times higher than their peers, and one-third of the largest US cities received an F grade for preterm birth rates. The report emphasizes the need for improved access to prenatal care, addressing chronic health conditions, and mitigating environmental factors such as extreme heat and air pollution to reduce preterm birth rates and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
See: “US Earns D+ for Preterm Birth Rate for Third Consecutive Year in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card” (November 14, 2024)
Full report: 2024 March of Dimes Report Card: The state of maternal and infant health for American families
Six-page Report Card
