Preterm Births, By Race And Ethnicity (2015–2023)

Definition

Preterm births is the percentage of
births occurring before the 37th week
of pregnancy. Racial and ethnic disparities is the gap that exists in outcomes for children of different racial and ethnic groups

in Rhode Island.

Data Source

Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Data and Analysis, Maternal and Child Health Database

Notes

^ Due to small numbers, please interpret rate or percentage with caution

Last Updated

2025-08