CDC: U.S. birth rate up 1% in 2024聽
U.S. births grew 1% in 2024 to 3.6 million, according to from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cesarean delivery rate slightly increased to 32.4% in 2024, from 32.3% in 2023. The 2024 preterm birth rate was 10.41%, unchanged from 2023.
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