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POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Socio-demographic characteristics provide a comprehensive picture
of the country’s diverse maternal and child population. The
population of children ages 21 and below comprises roughly one-third
of the U.S. population.
At the national, State, and local levels, policymakers use population
information to systematically address health-related issues of mothers
and children. By carefully analyzing and comparing data, health
workers can often isolate high-risk populations that require specific
interventions. Policymakers can then tailor programs to meet the
needs of those populations. This section presents data on several
population characteristics that have an impact on maternal and child
health program development and evaluation. These include age, poverty
status, race and ethnicity, living arrangements, child care trends,
and school dropout rates. Also presented are descriptions of specific
target populations, including the foreign-born population and children
with special health care needs:
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Child Health USA 2004 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 2004. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 2004.
