Vital Statistics Report 2011-2012
Philippines, 2011 - 2013
Reference ID
PHL-NSO-VSR-2011_2012-v1
Producer(s)
Philippine Statistics Authority
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Birth Weight (BWEIGHT)
Data File: Births_2011-2012
Overview
vald
0
invd
0
Interval
contin
Decimal
0
range
250 - 9999
Questions and instructions
d. WEIGHT AT BIRTH
Fill out completely, accurately and legibly. Use ink or typewrite.
grams
The unit of weight to be entered in the space provided shall be in grams.
If the entry is in pounds and ounce, refer to Appendix 5 (Conversion Table from Pounds to Grams) for the corresponding values in grams.
If the entry is in pounds and ounce, refer to Appendix 5 (Conversion Table from Pounds to Grams) for the corresponding values in grams.
Description
The weight at birth is the most important characteristic associated with infant mortality. This is also related to medically attended births, marital status of the mother, and other factors surrounding the birth. Consequently, it is used with other information to plan and evaluate effectiveness of health care.
The weight of the child immediately after delivery should be reported.
The weight of the child immediately after delivery should be reported.