This percentile indicates where our region ranks nationally in terms of babies born in our region with a birthweight less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces, also known as being born premature. Some premature babies are born to perfectly healthy mothers. But it is also a complex public-health problem that can be caused by long-term maternal malnutrition, ill health, hard work, poor health care during pregnancy and much more. Ultimately, the “Live Births with Low Birthweight” percentile gives us a glimpse into maternal health, nutrition, healthcare delivery and poverty in our region.
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