Short Definition: % of births to mothers who were 15-19 years old at time of birth in Rhode Island geography in the calendar year

Long Definition:

Percent of births in Rhode Island geography in the calendar year to mothers who were between the ages of 15 and 19 at the time the child was born. Data are reported by place of mother's residence, not place of infant's birth.

Data are from KIDSNET Newborn Level 1 Information Table and exclude deceased infants.

Agency Source: Health

Time Period(s):

Calendar Year

2007,  2008,  2009,  2010,  2011

Geographies: RI Municipalities

Data Type: Numeric

Purpose:

Limitations:

Universe: Live births to mothers with reported birthdate

Tags: Health

Related Reports:

• Births and Maternal Risk Factors by City or Town

Related Datastories: No related datastories.