Preterm births rise 36 percent since early 1980s
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 14:28
in Health & Medicine
New government statistics confirm that the decades-long rise in the United States preterm birth rate continues, putting more infants than ever at increased risk of death and disability.
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