Preterm births increase by 12 percent nationally, obesity and environmental factors at play
ATLANTA, Georgia – According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national rate of preterm births increased by 12 percent between 2014 and 2022. This rise in preterm births has raised concerns among health experts and researchers due to the potential impact on maternal and infant health. Manisha Gandhi, chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, highlighted several factors that could be …