Children’s Health Matters | December 2020 | Louisiana Public Square

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2020 Kids Count report, Louisiana ranks 48th for the health of its children. Contributing to the low ranking is the percentages of low birth-weight babies, accidental deaths and obese children which exceed the national average. Louisiana also has among the highest death rate for pregnant women in the U.S.

So, how is Louisiana addressing these issues among one of its more vulnerable populations? And how is the state handling the mental health challenges of children and families dealing with poverty, natural disasters and the pandemic?

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