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Low birthweight among singleton deliveries: San Antonio, 2000-2010

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• In 2010, the low birthweight rate among singletons (one baby) in San Antonio was 7.9%. 
• While the overall low birthweight rate in San Antonio increased nearly 25% between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of singleton infants born low birthweight increased more than 27%. 

Healthy people 2020

  • Low birthweight: reduce to no more than 7.8% of live births.

Footnotes

  • Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).

Source

  • National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data.
  • Retrieved May 22, 2013, from www.marchofdimes.com/peristats.