In 2022, the mean age of Hispanic mothers at first birth amounted to 25.7 years in the United States. In comparison, the mean age of mothers of all races and origins in the U.S. was 27.4 years.
Over the past 70 years in the United States, women have gradually started having children at a later point in their lives. Before the 1980s, women in their early twenties had the highest birth rates, however women in their late twenties had the highest rates between 1980 and 2015, but were recently overtaken by women in their early thirties. Another major trend is the decline of teenage pregnancies, which was less than a quarter of it's 1950-1955 rate in the years between 2015 and 2020. In fact, birth rates among 15-19 years olds often doubled birth rates of women aged 35-39 throughout the late twentieth century, but in 2020, the opposite is true.
For women in their forties, birth rates have remained comparatively lower than rates among the other age groups. The high figures in the 1950s and 1960s, can be attributed to the baby boom that followed the Second World War. In more recent decades, rising birth rates among older age groups is not only due to societal trends, but has also been aided by improvements in assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Such technologies have granted thousands of women the ability to conceive in circumstances where this would not have been possible in years past.
This statistic depicts the first birth rates for women in the United States aged between 35 and 44 years, by selected age group of the mother, from 1970 and 2012. In 2005, women between 35 and 39 years of age had a first birth rate of **** per 1,000 women, among women between 40 and 44 years old, the rate was *** births per 1,000 women. The average age of women who have their first births has been rising over the past years. Having children at later ages will impact the size, composition, and growth of the country's population.
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United States US: Prevalence of Wasting: Weight for Height: Female: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 0.700 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.500 % for 2009. United States US: Prevalence of Wasting: Weight for Height: Female: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.550 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.800 % in 2005 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2001. United States US: Prevalence of Wasting: Weight for Height: Female: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Prevalence of wasting, female, is the proportion of girls under age 5 whose weight for height is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59.; ; World Health Organization, Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition. Country-level data are unadjusted data from national surveys, and thus may not be comparable across countries.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.
This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). To view only the census tracts that are predominantly in Tempe, add the expression City is Tempe in the filter settings. Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2017-2021ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community Survey Date of Census update: Dec 8, 2022Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Census Tract boundaries that are within or adjacent to the City of Tempe boundaryNational Figures: data.census.gov
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This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). To view only the census tracts that are predominantly in Tempe, add the expression City is Tempe in the filter settings. Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2018-2022ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community SurveyDate of Census update: Dec 15, 2023Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Census Tract boundaries that are within or adjacent to the City of Tempe boundaryNational Figures: data.census.gov
In 2022, 97.4 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 19 years old in the United States were childless -- the most out of any age group. In the same year, 17.7 percent of women between the ages of 40 and 44 years old were childless. Demographics of women without children As of 2022, a little less than half of all women in the U.S. were childless. About 68.4 percent of women without children did not have a high school degree, which is in line with the largest percentage of childless women being between the ages of 15 and 19. Additionally, about 48 percent of Asian women in the United States did not have any children, more than the national average. Births in the U.S. Asian women in the United States have the lowest fertility rate per 1,000 women, while Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women had the highest fertility rate. The vast majority of all births in the U.S. were to women between the ages of 20 and 39, but it is worth noting that births in the United States have been declining over the past few decades.
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United States US: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 0.400 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.700 % for 2009. United States US: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.800 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.200 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.400 % in 2012. United States US: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of underweight, female, is the percentage of girls under age 5 whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.; ; World Health Organization, Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition. Country-level data are unadjusted data from national surveys, and thus may not be comparable across countries.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.
This statistic displays the first birth rates for women aged 35 to 39 in the United States between 1990 and 2012, by ethnicity. In 2000, non-Hispanic white women between 35 and 39 years of age had a first birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 women. The average age of women who have their first births has been rising over the past years. Having children at later ages will impact the size, composition, and growth of the country's population.
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United States US: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 1.800 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.843 Ratio for 2015. United States US: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 2.002 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.654 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 1.738 Ratio in 1976. United States US: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.
This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2016-2020ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community Survey Date of Census update: March 17, 2022Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Zip Code boundaries in the City of Tempe.National Figures: data.census.gov
This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2018-2022ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community SurveyDate of Census update: December 15, 2023Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Zip Code boundaries in the City of Tempe.National Figures: data.census.gov
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The mean age of women at childbirth is the mean age of women when their children are born (not only the first one). The mean age of women at birth of first child is the mean age of women when their first child is born (live birth).
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United States US: Children Out of School: Female: % of Female Primary School Age data was reported at 3.854 % in 1996. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.865 % for 1995. United States US: Children Out of School: Female: % of Female Primary School Age data is updated yearly, averaging 3.460 % from Dec 1986 (Median) to 1996, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.721 % in 1986 and a record low of 1.033 % in 1990. United States US: Children Out of School: Female: % of Female Primary School Age data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Education Statistics. Children out of school are the percentage of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in primary or secondary school. Children in the official primary age group that are in preprimary education should be considered out of school.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).
In 2023, the median age of the population of the United States was 39.2 years. While this may seem quite young, the median age in 1960 was even younger, at 29.5 years. The aging population in the United States means that society is going to have to find a way to adapt to the larger numbers of older people. Everything from Social Security to employment to the age of retirement will have to change if the population is expected to age more while having fewer children. The world is getting older It’s not only the United States that is facing this particular demographic dilemma. In 1950, the global median age was 23.6 years. This number is projected to increase to 41.9 years by the year 2100. This means that not only the U.S., but the rest of the world will also have to find ways to adapt to the aging population.
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This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). To view only the census tracts that are predominantly in Tempe, add the expression City is Tempe in the filter settings. Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2016-2020ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community Survey Date of Census update: March 17, 2022Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Census Tract boundaries that are within or adjacent to the City of Tempe boundaryNational Figures: data.census.gov
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United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Male: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 3.000 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.200 % for 2009. United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Male: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.600 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.500 % in 2002 and a record low of 3.000 % in 2012. United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Male: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Prevalence of stunting, male, is the percentage of boys under age 5 whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.; ; World Health Organization, Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition. Country-level data are unadjusted data from national surveys, and thus may not be comparable across countries.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.
Notice: The U.S. Census Bureau is delaying the release of the 2016-2020 ACS 5-year data until March 2022. For more information, please read the Census Bureau statement regarding this matter. -----------------------------------------This layer shows age and sex demographics in Tempe. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and joined with Tempe census tracts.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online).Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges) Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges) Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Current Vintage: 2015-2019 ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.) Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community Survey Date of Census update: December 10, 2020 National Figures: data.census.gov
This layer shows age and sex demographics. Data is from US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.This layer is symbolized to the percent of the population ages 18 to 24 years old. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right (in ArcGIS Online). To view only the census tracts that are predominantly in Tempe, add the expression City is Tempe in the filter settings. Layer includes:Key demographicsTotal populationMale total populationFemale total populationPercent male total population (calculated)Percent female total population (calculated)Age and other indicatorsTotal population by AGE (various ranges)Total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Total population by SUMMARY INDICATORS (including median age, sex ratio, age dependency ratio, old age dependency ratio, child dependency ratio)Percent total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male by ageMale total population by AGE (various ranges)Male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Male total population Median age (years)Percent male total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent male total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female by ageFemale total population by AGE (various ranges)Female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)Female total population Median age (years)Percent female total population by AGE (various ranges)Percent female total population by SELECTED AGE CATEGORIES (various ranges)A ‘Null’ entry in the estimate indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small (per the U.S. Census).Current Vintage: 2019-2023ACS Table(s): S0101 (Not all lines of this ACS table are available in this feature layer.)Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's API for American Community Survey Date of Census update: Dec 12, 2024Data Preparation: Data table downloaded and joined with Census Tract boundaries that are within or adjacent to the City of Tempe boundaryNational Figures: data.census.gov
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United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 1.200 % in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.200 % for 2009. United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.400 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.200 % in 2002 and a record low of 1.200 % in 2012. United States US: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: Female: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of stunting, female, is the percentage of girls under age 5 whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.; ; World Health Organization, Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition. Country-level data are unadjusted data from national surveys, and thus may not be comparable across countries.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.
In 2022, the mean age of Hispanic mothers at first birth amounted to 25.7 years in the United States. In comparison, the mean age of mothers of all races and origins in the U.S. was 27.4 years.