Low Birth-weight Babies (1989–2022)

Definition

Low birth-weight is defined as live births weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5. pounds).

Data Source

Illinois Department of Public Health, Birth Statistics, available here.

Notes

S: Data Suppressed. This indicates that standards of reliability were not met. In this case, IDPH suppresses estimates for which the numerator is less than 10.

Last Updated

2025-12