Child and Youth Mortality
Child and youth mortality refers to the death of
children and youth between the ages of 1 and 17.
Deaths of Pinellas County children and youth 1-17 years
of age have averaged approximately 40 per year, 0.24 deaths per 1000
population ages 1-17, with 48% due to injury (includes homicides and
suicides).
- On average,
there are approximately five homicides and two suicides per year. In 2006,
there were three homicides and no suicides, the lowest in six years.

Funded Agencies:
Help-A-Child
– Allyn B. Giffin
Medical Foster Care

Read More About It:
Child Death Review Report: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/cms/FLCADR/attach/2007CADRrpt.pdf
Department
of Children and Families Report:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/publications/0506_Child_Annual_Report-Complete.pdf
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