Preterm births

Full term pregnancies last an average of 40 weeks, but they can range from 37 to 42 weeks. A preterm birth occurs when gestational age at birth is less than 37 completed weeks. Prematurity may lead to complications at birth and an increased risk of mortality.

Key findings:

• In Sudbury and districts, there were 140 preterm births in 2016.
• In 2016, the preterm birth rate in Sudbury and districts was 75 births per 1,000 live births.
• The annual preterm birth rate in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in Ontario overall.
• Between 2013 and 2016, the preterm birth rate in Sudbury and districts has fluctuated slightly.

Notes:

• These results do not include data from residents of First Nations reserves.
• Data source: BORN Information System, Better Outcomes Registry Network. Extracted March, 2017.

Figure: Annual rate of preterm births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Table: Annual rate of preterm births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Table: Annual number of preterm births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

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