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THE STATE OF THE CHILD IN ALABAMA
RHONDA MANN, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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The State of the Child
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In Alabama, the total population grew by 300,000 while the child population decreased by 32,000.
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In 2016, Alabama’s infant mortality rate of 9.1 per 1,000 was significantly higher than the national average of
5.6 per 1,000.
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Facts about Obesity
617,000 Hospital admissions in 2016/2017 – U.S.
26% / 36.3% Adult Obesity Rate in U.S. / Alabama
1 in 5 6 – 19 year olds that has obesity – U.S.
35.5% 10-17 year olds that has obesity (6th) in Alabama
16.3% 2-4 year olds that has obesity (10th) in Alabama
3rd National ranking of Adult Diabetes in Alabama
2nd National ranking of Adult Hypertension in Alabama
16,909 Diet-related deaths in Alabama (2016)
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During the 2016-2017 school year, there was a 25 to 28 percentage point difference in the state average
educational outcomes between students living in poverty and students living above poverty.
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Aspire - Student Proficiency Test Scores
Low
High
4th Grade Reading 6.6% 52.8%
4th Grade Math 13.7% 68.1%
8th Grade Reading 14.4% 61.5%
8th Grade Math 2.3% 53.3%
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Alabama is one of 7 states that allow broad-based exemptions from licensure and inspection for
child care programs.
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In 2015, the federal poverty level for a family of four was $24,250. Nearly 300,000 children, or 26.5%
of the child population, live in poverty.
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ADDRESSING OBESITY IN ALABAMA
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Obesity Prevention in an Early Care setting
Two Generation Approach
Public Awareness Campaigns Rethink Your Drink – Get Moving Alabama
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www.alavoices.org
Rhonda Mann, Deputy Director
[email protected] 334-213-2410 Ext. 103
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