Mississippi 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

Births to Teens Statistics, 2003
Includes data on age, race, and adequacy of prenatal care.
Source: Mississippi State Department of Health
Year: 2003

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

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

Selected Death Statistics, 2003
Includes data on age and race, as well as leading causes of death.
Source: Mississippi State Department of Health
Year: 2003

Selected Live Birth Statistics, 2003
Includes data on age and race of mother, infant gender, mother's education level, and when prenatal care began.
Source: Mississippi State Department of Health
Year: 2003