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District of Columbia
Statistics on children, youth and families in Washington, D.C. from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and DC Action
Low weight births by ward
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
(Number) The number of babies weighing under 5.8 pounds (2,500 grams) at birth.
(Percent) The percentage of births with low birth weight out of all births for which birth weight is recorded.
(Percent) The percentage of births with low birth weight out of all births for which birth weight is recorded.
Data Source
DC Department of Health, 2014 Infant Mortality Report and responses to data requests
Notes
Ward refers to the mother's residence reported at birth.
Last Updated November 2023
Last Updated November 2023
Last Updated
November 2023