One in 12 infants is born with a low birthweight

Since 1981, the proportion of low-birthweight babies among all infants has increased by 20 percent. African-American newborns are more likely to have low birthweight compared to other infants.

Incidence of low birthweight (less than 5 lbs., 8 oz.) per 1,000 births, by race

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics Report, 2010.