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Premature Birth Rate

Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 16, 2023

New Report Details Poor Infant And Maternal Health In W.Va.

A new report from the March of Dimes shows West Virginia’s already high preterm birth rate is rising.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Dec. 11, 2019

W.Va. Has One Of The Highest Rates Of Premature Births In The Country

The rate of preterm births in the U.S. has risen over the past four years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new report card…

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