Definition: The percent of all births and births in selected racial groups with birth weight less than 2,500 grams (approximately 5.5 pounds). Percentage of Low Birth Weight (<2500g) Infants 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 MD 9.2% 9.4% 9.1% 9.3% 9.2% 8.8% 8.9% 8.8% 8.5% 8.6% US 8.2% 8.3% 8.2% 8.2% … Continue reading Low Birth Weight