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Oklahoma is ranked 5th highest (worst) in the nation in the teen birth rate for 15-19 year-olds.
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Nearly half of the mothers giving birth in Oklahoma receive inadequate prenatal care, resulting in the state receiving an “F” grade from the National March of Dimes.
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Nearly one-third of the state’s children, ages 10-17, are overweight or obese.
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Oklahoma is one of only 14 states that does not fund afterschool programs. The impact is felt in our communities through higher dropout rates and a higher prevalence of crime.
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Oklahoma is only one of two states that does not require at least one health education class in middle school.
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On any given day, more than 26,000 Oklahoma children have at least one parent in an Oklahoma prison.
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In 2010, there were 7,248 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in Oklahoma.
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