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Low Birth Weight Infants
Description of Indicator
This indicator measures the proportion of babies born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams).
Research shows that low birth weight babies are at increased risk of dying during their first year of life and are at risk for developmental delays, disabilities, and other illness (13). Low birth weight and its related potential disabilities can lead to substantial health care costs both in and out of the hospital, impose burdens on special education and social services, and create personal and financial strain on families (13).
The Promising Practices Network provides many resources and tools related to preventing low birth weight.
Why is this Important to Health?
Resources
Laguna Beach Costa Mesa San Clemente Buena Park Yorba Linda Cypress Laguna Niguel Fullerton Orange Brea Garden Grove Placentia Anaheim Orange County Westminster Huntington Beach Santa Ana Seal Beach La Palma Tustin La Habra Lake Forest Stanton Irvine Fountain Valley California Mission Viejo Dana Point Rancho Santa Margarita San Juan Capistrano Los Alamitos Laguna Hills Aliso Viejo United States Newport Beach 4.2% 5.5% 5.6% 5.7% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 6.1% 6.1% 6.2% 6.2% 6.3% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 6.9% 6.9% 7.0% 7.1% 7.3% 7.4% 7.4% 7.4% 7.5% 8.2% 8.8%
Low Birth Weight Infant by Zip Code, 2006-2008
LOS ANGELES
La Palma Buena Park La Habra Brea
Fullerton
Placentia
SAN BERNARDINO
Yorba Linda
Cypress Los Alamitos Anaheim
Stanton
Garden Grove Orange Villa Park
Seal Beach Westminster
Santa Ana
Fountain Valley Huntington Beach
Costa Mesa Tustin
Irvine Unincorporated
Lake Forest
RIVERSIDE
Newport Beach Laguna Woods Rancho Santa Margarita
Mission Viejo Unincorporated
Laguna Hills Aliso Viejo
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4%- 5% 6% - 7% 8% - 9% 10% - 11% Data missing or unstable
Laguna Beach Laguna Niguel
San Juan Capistrano
Dana Point
San Clemente
SAN DIEGO
0 2.5 5 10 Miles