1. nancy's baby was born weighing 8.2 pounds and nancy was relieved because she read that babies born too small were much more likely to be ill and die within their first year. in fact, a low-birthweight baby, defined as one who weighs less than pounds, is nearly times more likely to die in the first year of life compared to a normal-weight baby.

5.5 pounds ; 40 times

Explanation:

1. Nancy's baby was born weighing 8.2 pounds and Nancy was relieved because she read that babies born too small were much more likely to be ill and die within their first year. In fact, a low-birthweight baby, defined as one who weighs less than 5.5 pounds, is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life compared to a normal-weight baby.

Low-birthweight babies are those who weigh less than 5 pounds 8 ounces, which equals 5.5 pounds.

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