The Health and Well-Being of Children in Rural Areas: A Portrait of the Nation 2005
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The Child and Family's Neighborhood

Urban and rural communities may differ in their support for families and children. Two indicators of a neighborhood’s family friendliness— a child’s safety in the neighborhood and the availability of child care—can affect a family’s comfort level (or can affect a family’s perception of their community and its support of children). These indicators showed particular differences by location.

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This chartbook is based on data from the National Survey of Children's Health. Suggested citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The National Survey of Children's Health 2003. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005.