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Low Birthweight Babies (Percent) – 2009

Data Provided by: MS KIDS COUNT

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Definitions: Immature births are defined as a birthweight that is less than 2,500 grams (5.5 lbs).

Data Source: Mississippi State Department of Health. Public Health Statistics. [Year] Summary Statistics by County.

Available at: http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/phs/statisti.htm

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MS KIDS COUNT Family and Children Research Unit, Social Science Research Center
P.O. Box 5287
Mississippi State, MS 39762

662-325-0470
mskidscount@ssrc.msstate.edu
http://www.ssrc.msstate.edu/mskidscount

Linda H. Southward, Ph.D., Program Director

A division of the SSRC at Mississippi State University, the Family and Children Research Unit (FCRU) conducts research on issues affecting the health, safety, and well-being of children and families.

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