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.

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

Graph depicting Annual rate of preterm births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016. Data can be found in tables below.

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

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts8.58.310.27.2
Ontario8.38.08.18.0

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

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts163162195135
Ontario11,49711,12211,22311,186

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