Premature Births Vary From State To State
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(November 12, 2008)—Premature birthrates vary widely from state to state, the March of Dimes says.

A report from the group says the premature birthrate is as low as 9 percent in Vermont, and as high as 18.8 percent in Mississippi.

The head of the March of Dimes, Dr. Jennifer Howse, called that "a dash of cold water."

The federal government set a goal of reducing premature births to no higher than 7.6 percent by 2010, but the March of Dimes report offers little hope of meeting that goal.

The report says among the factors contributing to premature births are lack of insurance and smoking.

Women who don't have health insurance are more likely not to get proper prenatal care.
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