Rita Hamad emphasizes the overwhelming evidence linking child poverty to poor health, stating, "We have decades of research, both in public health and economics, that show how poverty is associated with poor health throughout children's lives." This correlation is particularly alarming as it highlights the broader implications for societal health and economic stability.
Hamad points out the profound challenges that child poverty poses for the next U.S. administration, noting, "The biggest problem is how disturbingly common child poverty is. One in eight U.S. children live in poverty, roughly 12% of all kids." This reality positions child poverty as a significant public health and economic issue that must be addressed with urgency.
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