Low Birth-weight Babies (2011–2021)

Definition

The number and percentage of New Mexico babies weighing less than 2,500 grams, approximately 5. pounds. New Mexico's Indicator-Based Information System (NM-IBIS) defines this range of infant birthweights as 'low to very low'.

Data Source

Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, New Mexico Department of Health; https://ibis.health.state.nm.us/

Notes

County-level data is available by request.

Last Updated

2023-09