Term: At Risk Newborn

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-10-31

Definition:

An infant who, at birth, is defined as having potential health problems according to the following criteria: birthweight was < 2500g or > 4000g. Also known as "at-risk birthweight".

Related terms 

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

References 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)