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.
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