Change Indicator

Low birth-weight babies in Indiana

Low birth-weight babies

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Note: Non-consecutive years appear adjacent in the trend line
because one or more years have been deselected.

Why This Indicator Matters

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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

The percentage of infants born at a birth-weight of less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds). 

Data Source

The Indiana State Department of Health, Epidemiology Resource Center, Data Analysis Team.

Original natality reports available at http://www.in.gov/isdh/19095.htm

Notes

Data is for Calendar Year.
L.N.E. signifies a low number event. When the number of low birth-weight babies in a given county and year is fewer than 5, the data is suppressed to protect the confidentiality of individuals.

Last Updated

June 2024