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A Dialogue about Poverty in America

Reducing poverty is necessary for a healthy society. In this webinar, we will explore a new County Health Rankings data tool that highlights differences in poverty rates by race in the healthiest counties and have a frank conversation the roots of poverty and strategies to advance equity in all counties.

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Child Poverty Linked to Health

One of the earliest indicators of a child’s future health and wellbeing is whether he or she lives in poverty. That’s why it it’s a key health factor measured by the County Health Rankings.

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Tackling Poverty In Rural Communities

Imagine a community where every person can decide who they want to be “when they grow up”…a chef, doctor, electrician, entrepreneur, homemaker, lawyer?  What would it look like if every child had self-determination? Join us to hear how Weber County, UT is working together on an Intergenerational Poverty Initiative to influence...

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Upcoming Webinar: The Link Between Childhood Poverty and Ill Health

Do you want to learn more about poverty in the US? The connection between poverty and health? The connection between poverty and childhood development? Policies and programs that have been implemented throughout the US to reduce poverty?
Join us on August 21, 2012 at 2-3pm CDT (3-4pm EDT) for a County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Special Topics Webinar: The Link Between Childhood Poverty and Ill Health.

County Health Rankings Model (Measure)

Children in Poverty

Percentage of people under age 18 in poverty.
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Income Measurement Strategies

Researchers have used various strategies to measure poverty; these include: indicating severity of poverty, such as “near poverty” or “extreme poverty,” differentiating the population...