Disparities in Health and Health Care

photo of nurse taking blood pressure of black manChildren’s Health Disparities

researched and compiled by Sarah McCloskey and Erin Kennedy December 2004 and updated November 2006

download entire summary report (1.1MB - PDF PDF icon)

www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/factsheets/disparity/child.htm
www.futureofchildren.org/information3862/information_show.htm?doc_id=187505
www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/tfoc13-1j.pdf PDF icon

Leave No Child Behind - State Statistics
www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageNavigator/data

Childhood Obesity Program Database "Shaping America's Youth"
www.shapingamericasyouth.com
The purpose of this site is to provide the latest and most comprehensive information on programs and community efforts across the United States directed at increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in our nation's youth.  In addition, this site offers a single location for the latest news, meetings and events, funding opportunities, publications and other resources related to childhood obesity.

For more information, contact Eric Jacobson (302-831-1711).

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