Writing Prompt #8

Joshua Carino

UWRT 1104

March 27, 2017

 Rates of Birth vs. Premature Birth in 2007 and 2014

Fig. 1 Data Table showing Premature Births vs. All Births in both 2007 & 2014

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6543a1.htm#modalIdString_CDCTable_0

The rates of child birth are compared in the chart by all births and premature births. The data was
collected in 2007, and then again in 2014; displaying a seven-year gap. The data considers age as
a dependent factor. This therefore shows the declining rates at which premature births are
occurring in the United States, as shown by the lower percentages in 2014 versus 2007. In fact,
we can see a general decline in birth rates in general; this can be attributed to many factors such
as education, income, socioeconomic factors, and employment; particularly in regards to women.
 Premature Birth Rate Report Card as Determined by State

Fig. 2 Infographic analyzing Premature Birth Rates in the U.S.

Source: http://www.livescience.com/48637-u-s-premature-births-report-card-infographic.html

This infographic displays the rates, as of 2014, of premature births by each state. Then, each state
is thereby given a grade based on that rate, with the entirety of the United States earning a C
on average. As we can see, the standard used to measure and grade was the Birth Report Card,
done by the March of Dimes. It must be noted that the most common grade is C, which can be
seen in the southern states. The north and west, however, are rated much better than their failing
southern states. This can be attributed to a plethora of factors, which are, but not limited, to:
socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, living standards, and so on and so forth.
 Premature Births by Race in 2013

Fig. 3 Chart showing Premature Birth Rates by Race

Source: https://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/116_fig2.jpg

This graph indicates the percentages of premature birth race, as designated by a persons race.
The data was taken in 2013, and displays that on average, Non-Hispanic Backs are more likely to
have babies born prematurely; followed by them are American Indians and Hispanics. The graph
was compiled from data collected by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. We can
interpret this and draw a correlation between the race of a mother and the rates of premature
births.
 References

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Percentage Preterm Births, by Race/Hispanic

Origin, 2013 [Digital image]. Retrieved March 27, 2017, from

https://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/116_fig2.jpg

March of Dimes. (n.d.). Premature Birth Report Card [Digital image]. Retrieved March 27, 2017,

from http://www.livescience.com/48637-u-s-premature-births-report-card-

infographic.html

Number and Percentage of all births and preterm births and the components of the preterm that

change by maternal age - United States, 2007 and 2014 [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved

March 27, 2017, from

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6543a1.htm#modalIdString_CDCTable_