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Low Birth Weight

Lancaster County has a lower percentage of low birth weight infants  

Children who are born at a low birth weight (less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces) have an increased risk of long-term disability and impaired development. Low birth weight may indicate inadequate prenatal care.

  • Lancaster County has a lower percentage of low birth weight infancies than does the U.S. overall.