Vital Statistics - Birth Database

Viable low birth weight baby of geographic area, count

Viable low birth weight baby refers to live birth of a baby that weight more than 500 grams, but less than 2,500 grams.

Geographic area refers to areas whose boundaries are specifically delimited in accordance with well-defined concepts and which, in total, cover the entire landmass of Canada. It excludes Canadian territorial enclaves abroad.

The data for this variable are reported using the following measurements:

• Whole number