Over 90,000 babies are born each year in Virginia. Many measures are used to track the outcome of pregnancies. These include:
- Live births
- Low birthweight
- Birth defects
- Infant mortality
- Maternal mortality
Many factors can contribute to a healthy birth and pregnancy. These include:
- Access to medical care
- Quality of medical care
- Behaviors during pregnancy
- Other community factors
Environmental exposures to hazards in food, water, and air can be harmful during pregnancy. These exposures are often difficult to determine. Tracking birth and pregnancy outcomes over time can help researchers find possible connections to the environment.
Contact Us
Virginia Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
Virginia Department of Health
P.O. Box 2448
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219