Women who have health insurance who can take care of those conditions before getting pregnant are less likely to have a preterm birth now. While 19 states saw their preterm birth rates improve, 21 states worsened, including Virginia maintains a C grade but saw its preterm birth rate rise from 9.8% to 10.1. 3 Cities in Virginia earned an F. Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Richmond. 7 Localities in Virginia saw their preterm birth rates get worse. Chesterfield, Fairfax, Richmond, Loudoun, Prince William, Virginia Beach. (03:34–03:49)
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Asserts that Virginia's preterm birth rate increased, maintaining a C grade.
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