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.
   

• Pinellas County’s children and youth death rate is below the state and other Florida counties of similar size.

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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