Dataset Description
Definition
The percentage of infants born weighing under 2,500 grams (5. pounds).
Data Source
Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Data and Analysis, Maternal and Child Health Database.
Notes
The data are reported by place of mother’s residence, not place of infant’s birth. The data provided are a five-year average.
Last Updated
2024-07
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