Table 4 Regional Variation in Preterm Birth Rates
Region | Preterm Births | Preterm Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
World Total | 12, 870, 000 | 9.6 |
By Economic Development | ||
Developed Regions | 1, 014, 000 | 7.5 |
Less Developed Regions | 7, 685, 000 | 8.8 |
Least Developed Regions | 4, 171, 000 | 12.5 |
By Region | ||
Africa | 4, 047, 000 | 11.9 |
Asia | 6, 907, 000 | 9.1 |
Latin America | 933, 000 | 8.1 |
North America | 480, 000 | 10.6 |
Europe | 466, 000 | 6.2 |
Oceania (Australia/New Zealand) | 20, 000 | 6.4 |