Kids Count Data Center

Definitions: The percentage of live births that are low birth weight (under 2,500 grams or 5.5 pounds). Data are from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and are based on Vital Statistics. The current rate represents the annual percentage for calendar year 2007. The trend represents the average annual percent change for calendar years 2003-2007.

Data Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Note: Maps use the natural break classification method, which reflects patterns in the data by dividing the map into naturally occurring groups. Using statistical tools, this method determines cut-off points for each group by identifying large gaps in data values.