Interactive Map of Preterm Births

Born Too Soon provides comparable country-level estimates for preterm birth in 184 countries (the U.S. ranks sixth). The report shows that preterm birth rates are on the rise in most countries, with the result that preterm birth is now the single most important cause of deaths of babies under 28 days and the second leading cause of death in children under 5. Born Too Soon proposes actions for policy, programs and research by government, non-government organizations and the business community, that, if acted upon, will substantially reduce the toll of preterm births.