Term: Very Low Birth Weight

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-05-16

Definition:

A birth weight of less than 1500 grams.

Related concepts 

• Early Development Instrument (EDI) Outcomes

Related terms 

• Birth Weight
• Low Birth Weight

References 

• Santos R, Brownell M, Ekuma O, Mayer T, Soodeen R-A. The Early Development Instrument (EDI) in Manitoba: Linking Socioeconomic Adversity and Biological Vulnerability at Birth to Children's Outcomes at Age 5. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)