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.
Birth and fertility rates
Birth rate is defined as the number of live births per 1,000 population. Fertility rate is defined as the number of live births per 1,000 females ages 15-44.
Birth and fertility rates
Sources
Health, United States publishes data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).
Preliminary Data
DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NVSS Vital Statistics Rapid Release and CDC WONDER Provisional Mortality Statistics.
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.