Birth and Birth Rates

NCHS Data Query System Topics

At a glance

  • The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates of low birthweight in newborns.
  • These estimates are based on data from the National Vital Statistics System.
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Low birthweight live births

Infants born with a birthweight of less than 2,500 grams (5 lbs. 8 oz.) are considered low birthweight live births.

Low birthweight live births

Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.

    Sources

    The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides DQS with data about this topic from vital records.

    Preliminary Data

    DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through NVSS Rapid Release Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Birth Indicators and CDC Wonder Provisional Natality Data.

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    National Center for Health Statistics