Low Weight Births By Ward (2000–2023)

Definition

(Number) The number of babies weighing under 5.8 pounds (2,500 grams) at birth.

(Percent) The percentage of births with low birth weight out of all births for which birth weight is recorded.

Data Source

DC Department of Health, 2014 Infant Mortality Report and responses to data requests

Notes

Ward refers to the mother's residence reported at birth.

Last Updated November 2023

Last Updated

2024-11