Low birth weight
A baby is considered low birth weight when born weighing less than 2,500g. 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 128 low birth weight births in 2016.
- In 2016, 7% of live births in Sudbury and districts were low birth weight babies.
- The annual low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in Ontario overall.
- Between 2013 and 2016, the low birth weight rate in Sudbury and districts has remained relatively stable.
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 low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
Table: Annual rate of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 7.2 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Ontario | 6.8 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.6 |
Table: Annual number of low birth weight births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 137 | 127 | 154 | 128 |
| Ontario | 9,478 | 9,211 | 9,360 | 9,176 |
This item was last modified on October 26, 2018