Abstract
On Jan. 1, 1950, a study of the premature infants cared for in a community hospital was initiated to improve the interest in care and survival of these babies. This study generated increased concern for these infants among the general practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, public health department nurses, and hospital administrators both in this hospital and in the surrounding area. The mortality rate was 21.6% for 1,748 premature infants, weighing 2,500 gm. or less, cared for in 10 years. These results compared favorably with those in a teaching hospital and the national average when analyzed in terms of birth weight, race, and place of birth. An effective program for premature infants may be conducted by small hospitals as well as large ones when local interest is stimulated.
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