Did you know that worldwide there are 15 million preterm births each year and that number is rising? The ten countries with the highest numbers include the United States, according to a May 2012 global report on premature birth issued by the March of Dimes and several partners. This November 17th, the March of Dimes and its global partners will mark the second World Prematurity Day by asking everyone to post a story about a baby born too soon at http://www.facebook.com/WorldPrematurityDay. The page will feature an interactive world map showing the home place for each story told.
The full global report can be downloaded on the March of Dimes Website: Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth
