Percentage of births that are premature (gestational age determined by CDC algorithm).
Current Value
10.6
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
National Comparison 2013: 11.7%
Nebraska Racial/Ethnic Comparison (2009-2013, combined):
- White NH: 10.3%
- African American NH: 16.1%
- Native American NH: 11.6%
- Asian/Pacific Islander NH: 11.3%
- Hispanic: 12.4%
NH = Non-Hispanic