Jamaica JM: Low-Birthweight Babies: % of Births

Jamaica JM: Low-Birthweight Babies: % of Births data was reported at 11.300 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.700 % for 2006. Jamaica JM: Low-Birthweight Babies: % of Births data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2011, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 % in 2006 and a record low of 9.200 % in 2001. Jamaica JM: Low-Birthweight Babies: % of Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Health Statistics. Low-birthweight babies are newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams, with the measurement taken within the first hours of life, before significant postnatal weight loss has occurred.; ; UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.; Weighted average;

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