Preterm Births (2007–2023)

Definition

The number of babies born before 37 weeks gestation and that number as a percentage of all live births.

Data Source

Bureau of Vital Statistics, Texas Department of State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files

Notes

"LNE" (Low Number Event) indicates between 1 and 9 pre-term births in a county. Percentages are not available (NA) for counties with between 1 and 9 pre-term births.

Related Info

CPPP Border Health Report

National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

Last Updated

2026-01