Table 2 Regional variation in the estimated preterm birth prevalence rates
Region | Preterm births (x1000) | Preterm birth rate (%) | 95% Confidence Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
World Total | 12,870 | 9.6 | 9.1 - 10.1 |
More developed regions | 1,014 | 7.5 | 7.3 - 7.8 |
Less developed regions | 7,685 | 8.8 | 8.1 - 9.4 |
Least developed regions | 4,171 | 12.5 | 11.7 - 13.3 |
   Africa | 4,047 | 11.9 | 11.1 - 12.6 |
   Asia | 6,907 | 9.1 | 8.3 - 9.8 |
   Europe | 466 | 6.2 | 5.8 - 6.7 |
   Latin America & the Caribbean | 933 | 8.1 | 7.5 - 8.8 |
   North America | 480 | 10.6 | 10.5 - 10.6 |
   Oceania (Australia/New Zealand) | 20 | 6.4 | 6.3 - 6.6 |