Babies Born With Low Birthweight By Race (1980–2023)

Definition

Percent of live births where birth certificate indicates low birthweight.

Low birthweight is defined as a birth where the weight is less than
2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) regardless of the period of gestation.

Data Source

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Division of Biostatistics and Health GIS: South Carolina Community Assessment Network (SCAN) Birth Tables.

Last Updated

2025-06