Definition

Low-birthweight babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5. pounds) at birth.

Data Source

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services data, Office of Public Health Informatics and Epidemiology, Bureau of Health Statistics, Planning and Emergency Response, Nevada State Health Division.

Notes

2013-2015 percentages were calculated by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.

Updated April 2017.

Last Updated

2024-03