Very low birth weight

A baby is considered very low birth weight when born weighing less than 1,500g. Very low birth weight infants have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, hearing problems, and blindness.

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Figure: Annual rate of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Graph depicting Annual rate of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016. Data found in tables below.

Table: Annual rate of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts1.61.41.60.7
Ontario1.31.21.21.0

Table: Annual number of very low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016

Geographic Area2013201420152016
Sudbury and districts31283113
Ontario1,8041,6791,6261,371

This item was last modified on June 24, 2024