Mortality Rates Improve Among Kids and Young Adults in the US, Especially in Poor Counties

Death rates have declined among children and young adults in the poorest counties in the United States, according to the study published in Science. Better health care, food and nutrition programs and less pollution are all potential contributors. The results should be particularly encouraging to policymakers engaged in projects aimed to promote public health, like antitobacco initiatives or food and nutrition programs. Link: http://bit.ly/ChildhoodMortality