Change Indicator

Low birth-weight babies in West Virginia

Low birth-weight babies

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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

The percentage of all live births is defined as babies who weigh under 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth.
the numerator for this variable is the number of low birth-weight babies; the denominator is total births.

Data Source

WV Office of Vital Statistics

Last Updated

September 2024