Birth Statistics

Births rates across Lake County, Illinois by ZIP Code. Explanation of field attributes:<br /><br /> <p><b>LBW </b>- Low birth weight is defined as a birth where the baby weighs less than 2,500 grams. This is a percent.</p> <p><b>Preterm </b>- Preterm birth is defined as a birth that occur before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This is a percent.</p> <p><b>Teen Birth</b> – Teen births are defined as women aged 15 to 19 years who give birth. This is a rate.  </p><p><b>Birth Rate</b> – Birth rate is defined as the number of live births per 1,000 populations.</p> <p><b>1st Trimester of Care</b> – 1st Trimester of care refers to the doctor’s visits and care provided during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. This is a percent. </p>

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