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Low birth-weight babies in Illinois

Low birth-weight babies

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Definition and Source

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Definition

Low birth-weight is defined as live births weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds). 

Data Source

Illinois Department of Public Health, Birth Statistics, available here.

Notes

S: Data Suppressed. This indicates that standards of reliability were not met. In this case, IDPH suppresses estimates for which the numerator is less than 10.

Last Updated

December 2025