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2009 Child and Youth Well-Being Index

May 17, 2009

Based on a composite of twenty-eight indicators, measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. between 1975 and 2007. Focuses on fluctuations since 2002, the decline in 2008, and estimates of the impact of the recession.

2008 Child and Youth Well-Being Index

July 22, 2008

Based on a composite of twenty-eight indicators, measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. between 1975 and 2006. Focuses on a comparison of the adolescent well-being of late baby boomers and that of their children.

2007 Index of Child Well-Being

April 17, 2007

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. from 1975 to 2005. Reveals a dramatic decline in children's health, largely driven by a rise in obesity and a lack of improvement in child mortality rates.

2006 Index of Child Well-Being

March 15, 2006

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. during the period 1975 to 2004. Looks at educational achievement and the impact of pre-kindergarten participation.

2005 Index of Child Well-Being

March 30, 2005

Measures major trends in the quality of life of children and youth in the U.S. during the period 1975 to 2003. Focuses on improvements in safety and behavior, and highlights social changes and public policies that may account for these improvements.