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Very low birth-weight babies in United States

Very low birth-weight babies

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Definition and Source

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Definition

Live births weighing less than 1,500 grams (3.4 pounds). The data reflect the mother’s place of residence, not the place where the birth occurred. Births of unknown weight are not included in these calculations.

Data Source

PRB analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics microdata files.

Notes

S - Estimates suppressed when NCHS reporting standards not met.

N.A. - Data not available.

Last Updated

April 2024