Summary:
- Preterm births, or babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, are more common in areas with higher levels of poverty.
- Factors like lack of access to prenatal care, stress, and exposure to environmental pollutants in low-income communities can contribute to increased rates of preterm births.
- Improving access to quality healthcare, reducing stress, and addressing environmental issues in disadvantaged neighborhoods could help lower the incidence of preterm births.