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Babies with low birth weight—under 5.5 pounds—are at risk of respiratory conditions, cognitive and developmental delays, and long-term conditions. In Vermont and nationwide, this problem has been increasing steadily. The Healthy Vermonters 2010 objective is to reduce the percentage to 5.0%. In 2005, the Vermont average was 6.5%.
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- June 12, 2008
2008 National KIDS COUNT Data Book.Annie E. Casey Foundation releases 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Profiles of Child Well-Being.
Read more - June 4, 2008
Summary of 2008 Legislative Session for Kids.Children fared well in the budget, especially considering that this was a year with a deficit in revenues.
Read more - May 19, 2008
Leaders for Kids Recognized.Policymakers and advocates were honored on May 9th for “Making a Difference for Kids”.
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- Did you know?
Over 13% of Vermont children live in poverty.
