Extremely low birth weight
A baby is considered extremely low birth weight when born weighing less than 1,000g. Extremely low birth weight infants have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, hearing problems, and blindness.
Key findings:
- In Sudbury and districts, there were 6 extremely low birth weight births in 2016.
- In 2016, about 0.3% of live births were babies born with extremely low birth weight.
- The annual extremely low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in Ontario overall.
- Between 2013 and 2016, the extremely low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has decreased.
Notes:
- These results do not include data from residents of First Nations reserves.
- Data source: BORN Information System, Better Outcomes Registry Network. Extracted March, 2017.
Figure: Annual rate of extremely low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
Table: Annual rate of extremely low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ontario | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Table: Annual number of extremely low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 19 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
| Ontario | 962 | 929 | 859 | 617 |
This item was last modified on October 26, 2018