Low Birth Weight 2006 A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset shows the percentage of babies born with low birth weight (under 2,501 grams) across Miami-Dade County in 2006, broken down by ZIP code. Low birth weight is an important public health indicator that can signal maternal health issues, prenatal care access, or environmental factors—understanding which neighborhoods are affected helps public health officials and community organizations target support services.
Why This Matters
- A public health researcher studying disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes across Miami-Dade neighborhoods to identify which communities need better prenatal care resources.
- A nonprofit organization planning health education programs determining which ZIP codes have the highest rates of low birth weight to focus outreach efforts.
- A city planner or community advocate using this data to support grant applications for maternal health initiatives in underserved areas.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Community Action and Human Services |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Annually |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | low birth weight Miami-Dade infant health by zip code birth outcomes prenatal health indicators maternal health disparities public health data Miami-Dade |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | LowBirthWeight: OBJECTID |
ZIPCODE |
integer | The five-digit postal code representing the geographic area where these births occurred in Miami-Dade County. AI |
COUNT_ |
integer | The number of babies born with low birth weight (typically under 5.5 pounds) in this area during 2006. AI |
TOTAL |
integer | The total number of births recorded in this area during 2006, regardless of birth weight. AI |
PERCENT_ |
number | The percentage of all births in this area during 2006 that were low birth weight babies, expressed as a decimal or percentage value. AI |
SHAPE__Area |
number | LowBirthWeight: SHAPE__Area |
SHAPE__Length |
number | LowBirthWeight: SHAPE__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available