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List says Nevada children rank 47 in well-being

Posted at 4:20 PM, Jun 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-21 19:20:56-04
Children in Nevada are among the most unhealthy kids in the U.S., according to a new list fromKids Count.
 
It reveals Nevada ranks 47th for a child's well-being.
 
Nearly 1 in 4 children in Nevada still live in poverty, and 94,000 families live in high-poverty neighborhoods.
 
Nevada ranks last in the nation for high school students graduating on time.