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Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide

  • Written by Kobi V. Ajayi, Research Assistant Professor of Maternal and Child Health, Texas A&M University
Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwideThe newest March of Dimes report gives the U.S. a D+ rating on preterm birth rates.IvanJekic/E+ via Getty Images

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