Posted on: February 08, 2016
Low birthweight is a key indicator of maternal and infant health. This map uses data from the Georgia Department of Health to show the rate of low birthweight births (where the infant weights less than 2,500 grams or 5.5 pounds) in metro Atlanta from 2009-2013. The highest rates occur in south Fulton and south DeKalb counties, with other concentrations in more rural counties such as Walton, Newton, and Spalding.
