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POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
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The population of the United States is becoming
increasingly diverse, which is reflected by the
socio-demographic characteristics of children and
their families. The percentage of children who are
Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander has more than
doubled since 1980, while the percentage who are
non-Hispanic White has declined. The percentage
of children who are Black has remained relatively
stable. This largely demonstrates the
changes in the racial and ethnic makeup of the
population as a whole.
At the national, State, and local levels, policymakers
use population information to address
health-related issues that affect mothers, children,
and families. By carefully analyzing and comparing
available data, public health professionals can
often isolate high-risk populations that require
specific interventions.
This section presents data on several population
characteristics that have an impact on maternal
and child health program development and
evaluation. Included are data on the age and racial
and ethnic distribution of the U.S. population, as
well as data displaying poverty status, child care
arrangements, and school dropout rates.
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Population of Children
> Children of Foreign-Born Parents
> Children
in Poverty
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School Dropouts
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Maternal Age
> Working
Mothers and Child Care
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Child Health USA 2006 is not copyrighted. Readers are free to duplicate and use all or part of the information contained on this page. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Child Health USA 2006. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2006. |