This profile of child and adolescent health, which was designed for policymakers and program planners, contains over 40 indicators grouped into 10 categories: (1) population characteristics; (2) socioeconomic status; (3) program participation; (4) health care access; (5) pregnancies, births and infant health; (6) adolescent health; (7) morbidity; (8) children with special needs; (9) injury, abuse and maltreatment; and (10) mortality. Most of these indicators are introduced with a narrative that contains a definition of the indicator, an explanation of its significance for health, and important relationships between the indicator and other factors, such as race and ethnicity, age, and poverty. In some cases, the source of the data is described and, when necessary, limitations of data are noted. The U.S. Public Health Service 1990 objectives for the nation, and New York's status vis-a-vis these objectives, are also presented for selected indicators. Additional key information, such as national data, trends, research findings, or highlights from the tables, is provided at the end of the narratives. Some of the state-level data are displayed in graphs, but data for most of the indicators are displayed in tables at three levels: for the state as a whole; for both New York City and the rest of the state; and for individual counties. Most of the tables present both numbers and rates. Technical notes at the end of the report provide further explanations, definitions, and other information. (RH)