Camden County
Maternal-Child Health Indicators

Q: What are the statistics surrounding births and infant deaths in Camden County?

Camden City
Maternal-Child Health Indicators

Q: What are the statistics surrounding births and infant deaths in Camden City?

** Number is less than 5

Disclaimer

These data are based on the recording of the residence of the mother at the time of birth as understood and reported by the mother or other informant. Sometimes the coding of residence information is limited by confusion between a temporary mailing address used around the time of birth and the permanent residence of the mother or informant. More seriously in New Jersey, the municipalities where people live may differ from the cities listed in their mailing addresses. This happens because several post offices in the state deliver mail to surrounding areas and sometimes assign mailing addresses to suit their own needs. The Center for Health Statistics in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services is preparing an official, historical report on birth by municipality. Questions may be addressed to the Center at PO Box 360, Trenton, NJ 08625-0360. Phone 609.984.6702.

Common Terms

Fetal Death. A death prior to complete expulsion or extraction of a product of conception from its mother, regardless of the duration of the pregnancy. In New Jersey, fetal deaths of 20 weeks or more gestational age must be reported. Reported deaths are reflected in the following two death-related categories as appropriate.

Infant Death. The death of a baby under one year of age regardless of 1) birthweight 2) duration of breathing or signs of life.

Neonatal Death. The death of a baby under 28 days of life.

Mortality Rates. (Number of Deaths / Total Live Births) * 1000