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Friday, August 3, 2012

A New Study Signals Change in MN Kids' Health

Through the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a report has been released called, "KIDS COUNT". The information is quite extensive.

You can see how MN ranks, compares to other states and even find indicators at the county level.

Why should you care and look at the report?

MN continues to be a healthy place to raise children, but we are slipping. A number of factors are contributing to this trend, but most notable is the growing disparaties and socioeconomic factors.

Here is a link to the report:

KIDS COUNT Data Center

KIDS COUNT Overall Rank - Data Across States

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