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Statistics on children, youth and families in Washington, D.C. from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and DC Action
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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 Vital Records Data in response ot requests to the Data Management and Analysis Division, Center for Policy, Planning and Evaluation, DC Department of Health.
Notes
Ward refers to the mother's residence reported at birth.
Last Updated
September 2026