Preterm Birth Rate
Why we track this indicator
Preterm births, or births occurring before 37 weeks gestation, have been shown to increase the risk for children experiencing developmental challenges and can be an indicator for future adverse health outcomes for the child and mother.
Preterm Birth Rate Data Breakdown
Status: Green
Definition: Percent of preterm births out of the total number of births in Elkhart County. Preterm births are tracked if the baby is delivered prior to 37 weeks gestation.
Source: March of Dimes 2024 Report Card
Last Updated: 1/29/2025 for 2023 data
Mitigating Factors: None
Methodology
Methodology: Preterm births is a comparison between Elkhart County and Indiana Preterm Birth Rates. The total difference between their corresponding birth rates is used as the trend.
Goal: We hope to see a reduction in the rate of preterm birth in Elkhart County in relation to that of Indiana.
Traffic Light:
Green: Elkhart County preterm rate is at least 1% below that of Indiana
Gray: Elkhart County preterm rate is within 1% of that of Indiana
Red: Elkhart County preterm rate is at least 1% above that of Indiana
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Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.