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America's Children at a Glance

WEBThe official website of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. The site provides easy access to the forum's annual monitoring report, America's Children, other Forum's reports, national- and state data on children and their families collected and published by various federal statistical agencies, as well as information about the …

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America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2019

WEBForeword. The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a wonderful example of how Federal agencies can increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and

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Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

WEBPositive emotional and behavioral health is an integral part of healthy development and enhances a child's sense of well-being, supports rewarding social relationships with family and peers, and facilitates achievement of full academic potential. 118 Children with emotional or behavioral difficulties may experience problems managing their emotions, …

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Preterm Birth and Low Birthweight

WEBInfants born preterm (less than 37 completed weeks of gestation) or with low birthweight (less than 2,500 grams, or 5 lb 8 oz are at higher risk of early death and long-term health and developmental issues than infants born later in pregnancy or at higher birthweights. 20, 113, 114 Many but not all preterm infants also are low birthweight, and vice versa.

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Indicators of Children’s Well-Being

WEBIn 2000, about 82 percent of children were reported by their parents to be in very good or excellent health. ages 5 to 17 (85 and 81 percent, respectively). White, non-Hispanic children were more likely than black, non-Hispanic and Hispanic children to be in very good or excellent health.

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America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well …

WEBAmerica’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2016. Obesity. Children with obesity often become adults with obesity, with increased risks for a wide variety of. poor health outcomes, including diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis, and …

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