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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Infant Deaths Due to All Birth Defects
State: Hawaii
Measurement Period: 2020-2022
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This indicator shows the number of deaths within the first year of life due to birth defects (ICD-10 codes Q00-Q99) per 1,000 live births.
Why is this important?
About 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Birth defects can affect almost any part of the body and vary from mild to severe. Although many can be managed into adulthood, birth defects are the number 1 cause of death among infants, accounting for 1 in 5 infant deaths. Not all birth defects can be prevented. But a woman can take steps to increase her own chance of having a baby with the best health possible. Abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as receiving early and adequate prenatal care can decrease the chance of a birth defect.
State: Hawaii
0.9
deaths/ 1,000 live births
Source:
Hawaii State Department of Health, Vital Statistics
Measurement period: 2020-2022
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: December 2023
Measurement period: 2020-2022
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: December 2023
Compared to
Technical note: Values not shown for counts between 1 and 9 or for rates based on fewer than 20 events.
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Data Source
- Hawaii State Department of Health, Vital Statistics
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Mortality Data, Infants