Comparison of numbers of very low birthweight (VLBW) births in Lower Saxony according to the Centre for Quality Management and the National Birth Register
| Year of birth | VLBW births in Lower Saxony | Captured (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Quality Management | National Birth Register | ||
| 1991 | 603 | 793 | 76.0 |
| 1992 | 637 | 776 | 82.1 |
| 1993 | 629 | 738 | 85.2 |
| 1994 | 680 | 778 | 87.2 |
| 1995 | 745 | 843 | 88.4 |
| 1996 | 832 | 929 | 90.6 |
| Total | 4126 | 4857 | 85.0 |