Post by Logan on Jun 21, 2016 2:45:53 GMT -6
The next time older Iowans start harrumphing about “kids these days,” they might want to look at how the state stacks up in a new national report about children’s health and well-being.
Iowa kids get strong marks for avoiding pregnancy, remaining sober, staying in school, and having health insurance.
The state ranks third overall in the annual "Kids Count" report, released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. That’s up from fourth last year.
Mike Crawford, Iowa director of the report, said the data demonstrate how public health efforts can succeed.
Read more: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2016/06/21/fewer-iowa-teens-having-babies-abusing-drugs/86148932/
Iowa kids get strong marks for avoiding pregnancy, remaining sober, staying in school, and having health insurance.
The state ranks third overall in the annual "Kids Count" report, released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. That’s up from fourth last year.
Mike Crawford, Iowa director of the report, said the data demonstrate how public health efforts can succeed.
Read more: www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2016/06/21/fewer-iowa-teens-having-babies-abusing-drugs/86148932/