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Key Findings:

• In 2006, 23% of births were to mothers between the ages of 15 and 19. This is a decline from 25% in 2001.

• Eleven percent of children born in 2006 had a low birth weight (< 2,500 grams or < 5.5 pounds).

• Cancer was the leading cause of death of Camden City residents in 2004.

• Camden City accounted for 56% of reported cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in Camden County in 2005.
  

Related Links / Sources

Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - Births

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - Infant Mortality

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - Causes of Death

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - STD

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - HIV/AIDS

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - Asthma

NJ Dept of Health & Senior Services - Child Lead Levels (PDF)

CAMConnect - Hospital & Emergency Department Utilization

BRFSS Data