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Peer reviewedKleinman, Joel C. – American Journal of Public Health, 1986
Provides a mathematical model for comparing the infant mortality rates (IMRs) of different States to long-term trends. Presents separate analyses of white IMRs in 49 States and non-white IMRs in 30 States. Nine States had infant mortality trends less favorable than the national experience and 1981-83 rates more than 5% above the national average.…
Descriptors: Incidence, Infant Mortality, Public Health, State Agencies
Peer reviewedCrews, J. E.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
Survey results from 48 state agencies for the blind provide statistical data on independent living programs for the elderly and multiply impaired blind. Conclusions are presented regarding the growth of the older blind population and the consequent policy issues, independent living service components, and need for additional resources. (JDD)
Descriptors: Blindness, Financial Support, Incidence, Multiple Disabilities
Peer reviewedFlango, Victor Eugene – Child Welfare, 1990
An estimate of the total number of adoptions in the United States and the proportion of total adoptions conducted by public agencies in 1987 was drawn from adoption information from state social services agencies, bureaus of vital statistics, and state court administrative offices. (BB)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Child Welfare, Placement
