PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- More babies are being born early in the United States, despite major public health campaigns.
Nearly 1 of every 10 babies is now born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, which is the earliest date they're considered "full term."
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The Centers for Disease Control says this is the third year in a row the rate went up.
The early births mean more breathing problems, infections, and even death. The U.S. has more premature births than most other developed countries.
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