Illinois Vital Statistics

Birth Defects Data for Selected States, 1997-2001
Includes birth defects data for all Delta states except Louisiana.
Source: National Birth Defects Prevention Network
Year: 1997-2001

Illinois Perinatal Profile
Statistics for monitoring maternal and child health.
Source: March of Dimes
Year: 2003

Leading Causes of Death in Illinois, 2002
Includes leading causes of death by age breakdowns.
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
Year: 2002

Percent of Births by Race and Age, Low Birthweights, Cesarean Sections, and Mothers Receiving Prenatal Care
Provides final 2002 and preliminary 2003 state data on births, low birthweights, c-sections, and adequate prentatal care.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
Year: 2002-2003