David Olds

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Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado; created evidence-based model in 1977

Central Hillsborough Healthy Start in Tampa screened every pregnant woman in high-risk ZIP codes, sent nurses to their homes, and cut preterm births by 30%. Among single mothers, very preterm births dropped 52%. Obese mothers saw a 61% reduction in extremely preterm births. The results held steady from 2008 through 2020.

Updated Jan 12