"The infant mortality rate has decreased by 75% over the past 30 years."
"Young teens in Canada are among the most physically active of teens in 24
countries."
"Teen pregnancies are declining as more teens use contraceptives. In
1992, 41.6 of every 1,000 young women became pregnant, less than half the American
rate."
"Between 1974 and 1992, the concentration of hazardous air toxins declined."
"Injury-related deaths for children under 19 years of age dropped to 20
per 100,000 between 1981 and 1991."
"More than 55% of children aged 0 to 11 years live with parents who report
never using physical punishment."
"The violent crime rate -- an important barometer of public safety -- dropped
4% between 1994 and 1995."
"In 1994, children under 12 accounted for 6% of all crime victims, although
they make up 16% of the population."
This excerpt is from Transition (March 1997), published by the Vanier Institute of the Family. |
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Posted by the Vanier Institute of the Family, July 1997. |