Nearly one in six children in Dallas County had no health insurance in 2021, according to a new Children’s Health and UT Dallas report. The report highlights both positive and negative trends in the physical and mental health of North Texas children over the past two years. While there have been improvements in areas such as asthma rates and births by adolescent mothers, there are concerns about increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, as well as a decline in vaccinations.
The report emphasizes the importance of access to programs and support systems for vulnerable children and families in order to improve overall well-being