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State Summary: Massachusetts, 2020 Annual Report
Massachusetts
2020 Annual Report
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State Findings: Massachusetts, 2020, 2020 Annual Report
StrengthsLow prevalence of 2+ adverse childhood experiences
Low economic hardship index score
Low teen birth rate
ChallengesHigh prevalence of excessive drinking
High percentage of housing with lead risk
High income inequality
HighlightsViolent crime decreased 30% between 2009 and 2019 from 467 to 328 offenses per 100,000 population                                                                                                                                                     
Income inequality increased 9% between 2007 and 2019 from 4.92 to 5.34                                                                                                                                                                                 
Severe housing problems decreased 8% between 2007-2011 and 2013-2017 from 19.0% to 17.5% of occupied housing units                                                                                                                                                                         
Teen births decreased 64% between 2008 and 2018 from 19.8 to 7.2 births per 1,000 females ages 15-19                                                                                                                                                   
Premature death increased 12% between 2012 and 2018 from 5,345 to 5,973 years lost before age 75 per 100,000 population                                                                                                                                   
Low birthweight increased 29% between 1992 and 2018 from 5.9% to 7.6% of live births                                                                                                                                                                  
WEBSITE: mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health
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