Very low birth weight
A baby is considered very low birth weight when born weighing less than 1,500g. Very low birth weight infants have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, hearing problems, and blindness.
Key findings:
- In Sudbury and districts, there were 13 very low birth weight births in 2016.
- In 2016, 1% of live births in Sudbury and districts were very low birth weight babies.
- The annual very low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in Ontario overal.
- Between 2013 and 2016, the very low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has remained relatively stable.
Notes:
- These results do not include data from residents of First Nations reserves.
- Data source: BORN Information System, Better Outcomes Registry Network. Extracted March, 2017.
Figure: Annual rate of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
Table: Annual rate of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Ontario | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Table: Annual number of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 31 | 28 | 31 | 13 |
| Ontario | 1,804 | 1,679 | 1,626 | 1,371 |
This item was last modified on October 26, 2018