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Very Low Birth Weight by County of Residence among Singletons, New Jersey, 2018-2022

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Very Low Birth Weight by County of Residence among Singletons, New Jersey, 2018-2022

Why Is This Important?

Low birth weight (LBW) increases the risk for infant morbidity and mortality. LBW infants are at greater risk of dying in the first month of life. LBW infants may require intensive care at birth and are at higher risk of developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses throughout life. They are more likely to require special education services. Health care costs and length of hospital stay are higher for LBW infants.

Definition

Percent of live births with a birth weight of less than 1,500 grams (approximately 3 lbs, 5 oz.)

Data Notes

Very low birth weight among singletons is Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Indicator RBO-14.

Data Sources

How the Measure is Calculated

  • Numerator:

    Number of singleton live births with a birth weight of less than 1,500 grams
  • Denominator:

    Number of singleton live births

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Indicator Data Last Updated On 04/09/2024, Published on 04/09/2024
Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health, PO Box 360, Trenton, NJ 08625-0360, e-mail: chs@doh.nj.gov (https://www.nj.gov/health/chs)