Birth, Childhood + Teenage Statistics
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html
Childhood Overweight and Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC
Obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States. Learn more...
CHILDHOOD ASTHMA
About 1 in 10 children (10%) had asthma in 2009. The greatest rise in asthma rates was among black children (almost a 50% increase) from 2001 through 2009.
https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/asthma/index.html
CDC Virtal Signs - Asthma in the US
About 1 in 12 people (about 25 million) have asthma, and the numbers are increasing every year.
CHILDHOOD FOOD ALLERGIES
Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm
Food Allergies | Healthy Schools | CDC
Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. Learn how schools can develop plans for preventing an allergic reaction and responding to a food allergy emergency.
CHILDHOOD LEARNING DISABILITIES
Learning and attention issues are more common than many people think, affecting 1 in 5 children.
Understanding Learning and Attention Issues
Understanding Learning and Attention Issues - NCLD
Understanding Learning and Attention Issues Learning and attention issues are more common than many people think, affecting 1 in 5 children. With supportive policies and increased awareness among parents, educators and communities, these students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• About 1 in 6 children in the United States had a developmental disability in 2006-2008, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/features/birthdefects-dd-keyfindings.html
Key Findings: Developmental Disabilities Prevalence Trends | CDC
Read a study that determined the prevalence of developmental disabilities in U.S. children and in selected populations for a 12-year period.
CHILDHOOD ADHD
One in 10 U.S. Kids Has Been Diagnosed with ADHD according to the latest federal data.
https://time.com/5382694/adhd-diagnosis-rates/
One in 10 U.S. Kids Has Been Diagnosed with ADHD
Up from 6% two decades ago
CHILDHOOD AUTISM
About 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder. ASD is about 4 times more common among boys than among girls.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder | CDC
About 1.7% of 8-year-old children in 11 communities in the US were identified with autism in 2014. See more autism data.
CHILDHOOD ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
More than 1 in 20 US children and teens have anxiety or depression
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180424184119.htm
More than 1 in 20 US children and teens have anxiety or depression
About 2.6 million American children and adolescents had diagnosed anxiety and/or depression in 2011-12, reports an analysis of nationwide data.
CHILDHOOD SUICIDE
In 2017, there were more than 6,200 suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults ages 15-24, making it the second-leading cause of death for that age group.
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/teen_suicide/state/ALL
Explore Teen Suicide in the United States | 2020 Health of Women and Children
Discover more about the Teen Suicide measure in the United States from the America’s Health Rankings 2020 Health of Women and Children
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10-19 year olds.
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/research/areas-of-research/center-for-innovation-in-pediatric-practice/suicide-prevention-and-research
Center for Suicide Prevention and Research
The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was created to address the growing problem of suicide among youth in central Ohio.
• In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14, teenagers 15 to 19, and young adults ages 20-24, increasing 56% over the last decade.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/suicide-rate-kids-ages-10-to-14-nearly-tripled-last-decade-cdc-233530/
Suicide rate for kids ages 10 to 14 nearly tripled in last decade: CDC
The suicide rate among children aged 10 through 14 has nearly tripled from 2007 to 2017, while the suicide rate among older teenagers has increased by 76% between 2007 and 2017, new federal data show.
OTHER CHILDHOOD RANKINGS
US ranks lower than 38 other countries when it comes to children’s well-being.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/health/children-health-rankings-unicef-who-lancet-report/index.html
US ranks lower than 38 other countries when it comes to children’s wellbeing, report says
The United States ranks No. 39 in the world in measurements of children’s survival, health, education and nutrition -- and no country in the world has excess carbon emissions at levels adequate enough to provide its youth with a healthy and sustainable future, according to a new report.
