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Yezer, Anthony; Limmer, Ruth – 1978
This report provides statistical information regarding the quality and cost of housing occupied by Hispanic Americans throughout the United States. Some of the findings include: (1) Hispanos occupy older and worse dwellings than the general U.S. population, with a significant number of dwellings lacking heat and adequate electricity and plumbing…
Descriptors: Demography, Hispanic Americans, Housing, Housing Deficiencies
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Taylor, Robert Joseph; Taylor, Willie H. – Phylon, 1982
Presents a demographic and socioeconomic profile of the Black elderly. Indicates that elderly Blacks have lower income levels, less education, lower occupational status, less adequate housing, and lower health status than elderly Whites. (MJL)
Descriptors: Blacks, Demography, Educational Attainment, Employment Level
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Goss, Rosemary Carucci; Day, Savannah S. – Home Economics Research Journal, 1985
Data on conditions of and satisfaction with housing of the Appalachian coal miner were examined to determine relationships between housing deprivation, housing satisfaction, and various demographic and housing characteristics. Using 438 questionnaires returned by miner families, findings revealed miners lacked some amenities enjoyed by workers of…
Descriptors: Demography, Housing Deficiencies, Housing Needs, Individual Characteristics
2002
This report provides a broad overview of significant issues and trends affecting human services in New York City. Written for decision makers, policymakers, service providers, and financial supporters, the first volume includes (1) "Introduction" (the social temperature of New York City); (2) "Who are New Yorkers?" (population…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Health Care, Child Abuse, Crime
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, Providence. – 1998
This Kids Count data book is the fourth annual profile examining statewide trends in the well being of Rhode Island's children. The statistical portrait is based on 28 indicators in five areas: (1) family and community; (2) economic well-being, including median household income, poverty rate, and percent of children in families receiving cash…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Parker, Trisha; Warner, Lindsay; Zasadny, Julie – 2002
This Kids Count data book examines statewide trends in the well-being of Illinois' children. The statistical portrait is based on 24 indicators in the areas of family, health, safety, education, and economic security. The indicators are: (1) living arrangements for children; (2) teen births; (3) children in foster/substitute care; (4) foster…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Asthma, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women
Miller, Felicia, Ed. – 1997
This report of the Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics presents nationwide data on the well-being of America's children. The statistical report is based on 25 indicators of child well being: (1) child poverty; (2) food security; (3) housing problems; (4) secure parental employment; (5) health insurance; (6) summary health status; (7)…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse, Child Health