Low birth weight

A baby is considered low birth weight when born weighing less than 2,500g. Low birth weight infants have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, hearing problems, and blindness.

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Figure: Annual rate of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Graph depicting Annual rate of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016. Data found in tables below.

Table: Annual rate of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts7.26.58.06.9
Ontario6.86.66.76.6

Table: Annual number of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts137127154128
Ontario9,4789,2119,3609,176

This item was last modified on October 26, 2018