UK Preterm Birth Statistics by Gestational Age and Birthweight

Preterm birth data from the UK Office for National Statistics, designated as National Statistics. The dataset contains counts and percentages of singleton and multiple live births categorized by gestational age, along with birthweight distributions within those gestational groups. It was last updated on July 8, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze preterm birth rates based on gestational age categories mentioned in the description
• Model the relationship between birthweight and gestational age based on the described distribution data
• Compare birth outcomes for singleton versus multiple births based on the described counts and percentages
• Study demographic trends in neonatal health based on the national statistics framework

Strengths

• Data is designated as National Statistics, indicating a formal quality assurance process
• Last updated on 2026-07-08, suggesting recent data
• Contains multiple related measures: counts, percentages, and distributions for cross-analysis

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Likely compiled from national birth registration records

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:32:22.941403

Geography

United Kingdom