The state of children's health and wellbeing in America
CBS America · 16 days ago
CBS America
16 days ago
A new report looking at the overall health of America's children shows both progress and setbacks. Leslie Boissiere, vice president at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, joins to discuss the study.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- Child poverty rates have declined, but 11 million children still live below the poverty line. 6s
- The study measures child wellbeing in four areas: education, economic wellbeing, health, and family and community. 31s
- Educational outcomes have worsened, with declines in early childhood education and academic proficiency. 1m 24s
- Family and community indicators have improved, including more secure parental employment and lower teen birth rates. 1m 57s
- Child and teen deaths have increased by 18 percent since 2019, with mental health and violence cited as contributing factors. 2m 23s