$26.2 billion $26.2 billion annually March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society $26.2 billion annually over $26 billion each year 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society 1 in 10 at least $26.2 billion the chances of premature birth decline. March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society