Why the U.S. Gets a 'D' on Preterm Birth Rates

Courtesy TIME: Top Science and Health Stories  Tue, 11/17/2009 - 16:15

Among the many reasons for the high preterm birth rate in the U.S.: lack of insurance, cigarette smoking and elective cesarean section deliveries that are scheduled too early


 

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