This indicator provides the low birth weight rate (<2,500 grams, excluding <500 grams).
Lower rates for this indicator are desirable.
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
All provinces/territories
Reporting level
National
Calculation
Rate = (Number of live newborns with a birth weight between 500 grams and 2,499 grams, inclusive) ÷ (Number of live newborns with a birth weight greater than or equal to 500 grams) × 100
Unit of Analysis: Discharge from acute care facilities
Denominator
Number of live newborns with a birth weight greater than or equal to 500 grams
Numerator
Number of live newborns with a birth weight between 500 grams and 2,499 grams, inclusive
Comments
For more information about this indicator, please refer to Hospital stays in Canada.