2024妇女和儿童健康报告

Women andChildrenReport This report iscomplemented bythe2024 Maternaland Infant HealthDisparities Data Brief,which sought to moredeeply understanddisparities in severalof the key outcome For the first time, theHealth of Women andChildren Reportexamineshealth disparities amongwomen by disabilitystatus, sexual orientationand veteran status. Thereport also includes fournew measures: congenitalsyphilis, mental healthconditions and mental healthtreatment among children,and mentorship of children. measures included in this report, such asmaternal mortality and severe maternalmorbidity. The brief provides detailedState Profiles which include disparitiesand trends over time in these andother measures. Supporting Healthy People 2030:Measuring Health Disparities and Health Equity Healthy People 2030 is a program led by the Office of Disease Prevention and HealthPromotion within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that setsdata-driven national objectives for the nation’s health and well-being over the nextdecade, with a key focus on addressing the social determinants of health and workingtoward health equity. For nearly five decades, Healthy People’s national-level objectiveshave served as valuable benchmarks for advancing health and well-being at the statelevel. It also provides data to track the nation’s progress toward achieving those goals,as well as tools that help guide individuals, organizations and communities to do so. As a long-standing champion of public health and the HHS Healthy People2030 goals, the United Health Foundation is honored to be recognized as aHealthy People 2030 Champion. Contents Introduction2 State Rankings32 National Snapshot4 Appendix35 National Summary35 Findings6 6Demographic Group Definitions37 Health OutcomesSocial and Economic Factors21Clinical Care27Behaviors29 Language38 Limitations38 Call to Action The2024 Health of Women and Children Reportspotlightsthe various factors that influence the health of womenand children, underscoring the importance of the socialdrivers of health to the well-being of our communities.By taking a proactive and preventive approach to health,supporting the health care workforce and ensuringeveryone has access to the resources and care theyneed to thrive, we can address health challenges beforethey worsen. We encourage policymakers, advocates,community leaders and individuals to use these findingsto advance better health and well-being for all womenand children nationwide. The United Health Foundation is proud to releasetheAmerica’s Health Rankings®2024 Health of Womenand Children Report, which provides a comprehensivelook at the health of women of reproductive age andchildren nationwide and on a state-by-state basis Monitoring and supporting the health and well-being ofwomen of reproductive age and children is a cornerstoneof public health. By promoting a proactive and preventiveapproach to health, addressing persistent and emergingchallenges and supporting the health care workforce, thenation can improve the health of these two populationsand the well-being of individuals, families and communities.In 2022, there were approximately 59.2 million women ofreproductive age (18-44) and 72.5 million children youngerthan 18 in the United States, together making up around40% of the population. race/ethnicity and geography. Firearm deaths, anindicator of community and family safety, havebeen increasing among women of reproductiveage and children. •Behavioral and mental health challenges amongwomen continued to grow, with increases in the drugdeath rate and the prevalence of depression andfrequent mental distress. •The prevalence of mental health conditions amongchildren increased, while mental health treatmentamong children remained stable and the teen suiciderate improved. Women faced challenges across various health outcomes,including behavioral and physical health measures such asrising rates of drug deaths and obesity. There were severalbright spots in children’s health, including decreases in theteen suicide rate and overweight and obesity prevalenceamong youth. These were offset in part by continuedchallenges like the child mortality rate, which increasedfor the third consecutive year — reaching a new high inthe history of theHealth of Women and Children Report. •Some physical health measures improved whileothers worsened. Rates of severe maternal morbidity,asthma and obesity among women rose. However,the prevalence of youth who are overweight orhave obesity improved. Among newborns, cases ofcongenital syphilis increased, but cases of neonatalabstinence syndrome decreased. •Cigarette smoking among women, smoking duringpregnancy and household smoke exposure amongchildren improved. The data also highlight several measures returning towardpre-pandemic levels after worsening or improving duringthe COVID-19 pandemic. These include unemployment,frequent physical distress, insufficient sleep andflu vaccination among wo