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State Summary: Texas, 2021 Health Of Women And Children
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State Findings: Texas, 2021, 2021 Health Of Women And Children
StrengthsLow racial gap in high school graduation rates
Low prevalence of frequent mental distress among women
Low prevalence of smoking during pregnancy
ChallengesHigh percentage of uninsured children
Low percentage of fourth grade reading proficiency
High prevalence of concentrated disadvantage
HighlightsChildren in poverty decreased 23% from 25.0% to 19.2% of children ages 0-17 between 2013 and 2019
Uninsured increased 19% from 10.7% to 12.7% of children ages 0-18 between 2017 and 2019
Physical inactivity decreased 17% from 28.7% to 23.8% of women ages 18-44 between 2013-2014 and 2018-2019
Teen suicide increased 41% from 8.7 to 12.3 deaths per 100,000 adolescents ages 15-19 between 2012-2014 and 2017-2019
WEBSITE: dshs.state.tx.us
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