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1 in 10 births in the U.S. are premature. Here’s how AI could help doctors predict it

1 in 10 births in the U.S. are premature. Here’s how AI could help doctors predict it

Summary

In the U.S., about 1 in 10 babies are born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This is a high rate compared to other developed countries. An entrepreneur is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors predict these early births.

Key Facts

  • About 10% of U.S. babies are born prematurely, before 37 weeks.
  • The U.S. has one of the highest preterm birth rates among developed countries.
  • The March of Dimes provided the statistics on premature births.
  • AI is being developed to help predict when preterm births may happen.
  • Parents of preterm babies share their experiences in the report.
  • Ali Rogin interviews an entrepreneur working on AI solutions for this issue.

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