One in five children live in poverty in US: New report examines effect of poverty on children

While most children are looking forward to getting gifts during the upcoming holiday season, it is worth noting that one in five children live in poverty. Poverty is a major risk factor for children's development and deep poverty is linked to a range of problems. A new report provides an overview of the research evidence on the development of children who live in poverty.

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