Concepts and definitions:
Refers to the number of live births under 2,500 grams when born, to mothers resident in a given geographical space, in the year considered. Comprises the newborn's first weighing, preferably conducted during the first hour of life.
Method of calculation:
Numerator: Number of live births under 2,500 grams when born according to sex, locality of residence and year of birth.
Denominator: number of live births according to sex, locality and year.
Constant: 100
Unit of measure:
Multiplied by 100
Variables which compose the indicator, their respective sources and producing institutions:
Number of live births under 2,500 grams when born
Sinasc - Live Births Information System
Municipal Secretariat of Health (SMS) and Ministry of Health (MS)
Sinasc - Live Births Information System
Municipal Secretariat of Health (SMS) and Ministry of Health (MS)
Número nascidos vivos com peso menor que 2.500kg
Sistema de Informações de Nascidos Vivos (SINASC)
Sistema de Informações de Nascidos Vivos (SINASC)
Ministério da Saúde e Secretaria Municipal de Saúde (MS/SMS)
Ministério da Saúde e Secretaria Municipal de Saúde (MS/SMS)
