Florida
Low Birthweight: 2011
Low birthweight babies are more likely to have health problems during the newborn period. Serious medical problems most common in babies born at very low birthweight include respiratory distress syndrome, bleeding in the brain, heart problems, intestinal issues and vision loss.
Low birthweight is the category of babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth. Data is obtained from National Center for Health Statistics, CDC.
Low birthweight can be addressed in multiple ways, including:
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Expand access to medical and dental services, taking a life span approach to health care
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Focus intensively on smoking prevention and cessation
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Ensure that pregnant women get adequate nutrition
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Address demographic, social, and environmental risk factors
The measures tracked by America's Health Rankings are those actions that can
affect the future health of the population. For a state to improve the health of
its population, efforts must focus on these measures, these determinants of health.
Florida
Low Birthweight
(1993-2011)
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Percentage of babies weighing less than 2500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth.
| Edition |
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Rank |
Value |
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2011 - Florida
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38
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0.1 |
