Each Day in America for Latino Children

December 2009

2 children or teens are killed by firearms.
6 children or teens die from accidents.
103 public school students are corporally punished.*
199 babies are born at low birthweight.
406 babies are born to teen mothers.
416 children are confirmed as abused or neglected.
617 high school students drop out.*
936 babies are born without health insurance.
1,008 babies are born into poverty.
1,420 babies are born to unmarried mothers.
3,726 public school students are suspended.*

* Based on calculations per school day (180 days of seven hours each)

Learn more stats about the state of children in America on our Moments in America for Children page.

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