NOM 4. Percent of low birth weight deliveries (<2,500 grams)

Numerator: Number of live births weighing less than 2,500 grams

Denominator Statement: Number of live births

Measure Set: New Title V

Data Source: National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)National Vital Statistics System

Target Population: Infants

Categories: Health status, well-being, and health conditions across the life course, Condition Prevalence and Health Status, Pregnancy, perinatal, birth and sexual health conditions

Additional Information: https://mchb.tvisdata.hrsa.gov/uploadedfiles/Documents/FADResourceDocument.pdf

Keywords: Maternal child health