Term: Low Birthweight

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-25

Definition:

Any infant who weighs less than 2500 grams at birth. It is 1 of 6 major Health Status Indicator categories.

Related concepts 

• Child Health Status Indicators

Related terms 

• At Risk Newborn
• At-Risk Birth Weight
• Birth Weight
• High Birth Weight Rate
• Low Birth Weight Rate

References 

• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures (January 1994). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994.(View)
• Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Full Report] [Summary] (View)
• Mustard CA. Maternal Demographic Risk Factors and the Incidence of Low Birthweight, Manitoba 1979-1989 (Report #91-11-04). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991.(View)