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Indicator Definitions and Sources
2007
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother’s county of residence rather than infant’s place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 19, per 1,000 females. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 10 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Unmarried Teen Birth Rate
The Unmarried Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to unmarried teenage females between the ages of 15 and 19, per 1,000 females. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 10 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold. In 2004, the U.S. poverty threshold for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children (related children under 18 years), was $19,157.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Percent of High School Dropouts
“Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year.” The overall dropout rate computed for grades 9-12 is as follows: Total dropouts in grades 9-12 (plus nonreturns) divided by fall enrollment and nonreturns for grades 9-12. Percentages are not calculated for counties with less than 10 dropouts.
Source: Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 2001-2002, May 2003, by Orval K. Nutting, pp. 4-5.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 600 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child’s county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth’s county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2006
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 19, per 1,000 females. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 10 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Percent of High School Dropouts
"Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year."
Source: Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 2001-2002, May 2003, by Orval K. Nutting, pp. 4-5.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 600 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from (from all causes) per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2005
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5 pounds 8 ounces) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother’s county of residence rather than infant’s place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17 per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold. In 2002, the U.S. poverty threshold for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children, was $18,244.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Percent of High School Dropouts
“Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year. ”The overall dropout rate computed for grades 9-12 is as follows: Total dropouts in grades 9-12 (plus nonreturns) divided by fall enrollment and nonreturns for grades 9-12. From Nevada Department of Education,
Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 2001-2002
, May 2003, by Orval K. Nutting, pp. 4-5.
Source: Nevada Department of Education.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes)of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child’s county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Violent Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accident, and unclassified death per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth’s county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and battery.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2004
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 10 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Percent of High School Dropouts
"Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year."
Source: Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 2001-2002, May 2003, by Orval K. Nutting, pp. 4-5.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with less than 600 births.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accidents, and unclassified deaths, per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Substantiated Child Abuse
"The reported abusive or neglectful situation/incident is confirmed through the investigation/assessment or court process."
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child & Family Services. Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics, 2002.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2003
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Immunization Rate
The Immunization Rate measures the percentage of two-year-old children who are immunized with 4 diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) shots; and 1 measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Community Health.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Percent of Families with Children Headed by a Single Parent
"Percent of Families with Children Headed by a Single Parent is the percentage of all families with 'own children' under age 18 living in the household, who are headed by a person—male or female—without a spouse present in the home. 'Own children' are never-married children under 18 who are related to the householder (head of household) by birth, marriage, or adoption."
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2002, KIDS COUNT Data Book.
Children Who Live in a Family Where No Parent Is Employed in the Labor Market
Children Who Live in a Family Where No Parent Is Employed in the Labor Market "is the share of all children under age 18 living in families where no parent is employed."
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2002, KIDS COUNT Data Book.
Transiency Rate
Transiency Rate is the percentage of students who are not enrolled in the school for the entire school year.
Source: Nevada Department of Education
Percent of High School Dropouts
"Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year."
Source: Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 2001-2002, May 2003, by Orval K. Nutting, pp. 4-5.
Teens Not in School and Not Working
Teens Not in School and Not Working reflects the percentage of teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 who are not enrolled in school (full time or part time), are not in the labor force, are not in the military, and are unemployed.
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2002, KIDS COUNT Data Book.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accidents, and unclassified deaths, per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Substantiated Child Abuse
"The reported abusive or neglectful situation/incident is confirmed through the investigation/assessment or court process."
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child & Family Services. Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics, 2002.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2002
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Immunization Rate
The Immunization Rate measures the percentage of two-year-old children who are immunized with 4 diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) shots; and 1 measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Community Health.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Small Area Estimates Branch.
Transiency Rate
Transiency Rate is the percentage of students who are not enrolled in the school for the entire school year.
Source: Nevada Department of Education
Percent of High School Dropouts
Dropouts are students who had withdrawn from school after the first day of fall enrollment, or who had completed the previous school year, but did not return for the start of the new school year.
Source: Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Public School Dropouts School Year 1999-2000, April 2001, by Orval K. Nutting.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accidents, and unclassified deaths, per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Substantiated Child Abuse
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child & Family Services. Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics, 2002.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Rates are not calculated for counties with an age-specific population of less than 10,000.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
2001
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Unmarried Teen Birth Rate
The Unmarried Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to unmarried teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Percent of High School Dropouts
The Percent of High School Dropouts is the percentage of students enrolled in grades 10-12 who drop out of high school.
Source: Nevada Department of Education.
Percent of Teens Who Graduated from High School
The Percent of Teens Who Graduated from High School is the percentage of seniors who graduated from high school.
Source: Nevada Department of Education.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Substantiated Child Abuse
"The reported abusive or neglectful situation/incident is confirmed through the investigation/assessment or court process."
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child & Family Services. Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accidents, and unclassified deaths, per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Teen Suicide Death Rate
The Teen Suicide Rate is the number of deaths from suicide per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census of Population and Housing.
2000
Nevada KIDS COUNT
Indicator Definitions and Sources
Percent of Low-Birthweight Babies
Low-Birthweight Babies are those weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Low-birthweight data, reported by mother's county of residence rather than infant's place of birth, measure the percentage of live births in which babies weigh less than 2,500 grams.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Infant Mortality Rate
The Infant Mortality Rate measures the number of babies who die during their first year of life per 1,000 live births. The data are reported by county of residence, rather than place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Percent of Children in Poverty
The Percent of Children in Poverty is the percentage of children under the age of 18 who live in families with incomes below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census of Population and Housing.
Percent of Families with Children Headed by a Single Parent
"Percent of Families with Children Headed by a Single Parent is the percentage of all families with ‘own children' under age 18 living in the household, who are headed by a person—male or female—without a spouse present in the home. ‘Own children' are never-married children under 18 who are related to the householder (head of household) by birth, marriage, or adoption."
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2000, KIDS COUNT Data Book 2000, and U.S. Census Bureau.
Percent of Families in Poverty
The Percent of Families in Poverty is the percentage of families with income below the U.S. poverty threshold.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Teen Birth Rate
The Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Unmarried Teen Birth Rate
The Unmarried Teen Birth Rate is the number of births to unmarried teenage females between the ages of 15 and 17, per 1,000 females.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Percent of High School Dropouts
The Percent of High School Dropouts is the percentage of students enrolled in grades 10-12 who drop out of high school.
Source: Nevada Department of Education.
Percent of Teens Who Graduated from High School
The Percent of Teens Who Graduated from High School is the percentage of seniors who graduated from high school.
Source: Nevada Department of Education.
Teens Not in School and Not Working
Teens Not in School and Not Working reflects the percentage of teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 who are not enrolled in school (full time or part time), are not in the labor force, are not in the military, and are unemployed.
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2000, Nevada KIDS COUNT Data Book 2000, and U.S. Census Bureau.
Child Death Rate
The Child Death Rate is the number of deaths (from all causes) of children between the ages of 1 and 14 per 100,000 children. The data are reported by the child's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Substantiated Child Abuse
"The reported abusive or neglectful situation/incident is confirmed through the investigation/assessment or court process."
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child & Family Services. Child Abuse & Neglect Statistics.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse is defined as the nonaccidental injury or pattern of injuries to a child under the age of 18. Child abuse includes physical injury, neglect, emotional abuse, and sexual molestation.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Division of Child and Family Services.
Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate
The Juvenile Violent Crime Arrest Rate measures the rate at which youths (per 100,000) between the ages of 10 and 17 are arrested for violent crimes. In Nevada, juvenile violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Source: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
Teen Violent Death Rate
The Teen Death Rate is the number of deaths from suicide, homicide, accidents, and unclassified deaths, per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
Teen Suicide Death Rate
The Teen Suicide Rate is the number of deaths from suicide per 100,000 teens, ages 15 to 19. The data are reported by the youth's county of residence, rather than by place of death.
Source: Nevada Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
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