Result 2. All children are healthy in mind, body and spirit
Indicator 2.2.1 % of low-birth-weight births
Current Value
8.9%
Definition
About the Data
Low birth weight (under 2,500 grams) is one of the complications associated with pre-term births, though it can also occur in full-term births due to other factors. Low birth weight births often require extended hospital stays, specialized medical treatment, and long-term follow-up care, putting a strain on the mother, families, and healthcare system.
Why Is This Important?
Race/Ethnicity
RACE/ETHNICITY: Bexar County, 2023
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American Indian or Alaska Native | Asian | Black or African American | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White, not Hispanic |
| Low birth-weight -births | NA | 84 | 279 | 1,538 | NA | 32 | 412 |
| % low-birth-weight births | NA | 9.2% | 15.0% | 8.8% | NA | 7.6% | 7.4% |
AGE: Bexar County, 2023
| Under 20 | Age 20 to 24 | Age 25 to 39 | Age 40 to 49 | |
| Low birth-weight -births | 136 | 467 | 1,637 | 120 |
| % low-birth-weight births | 9.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 13.0% |
Geographic Distribution
Bexar County, 2023
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