HRSA Report: National Survey of Children’s Health Data Released

This January, the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has released results of the 2024 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH). The NSCH is the largest, most comprehensive national- and state-level dataset on the health and well‐being of America’s children, their families and their communities.

The Healthy Behaviors among School-aged Children Data Brief presents findings on healthy behaviors among school-aged children (6-17 years) and their relationship to chronic conditions and obesity. Healthy behaviors include limiting intake of sugary drinks, getting adequate sleep, limiting screen time and getting at least one hour of physical activity every day.

The NSCH provides data on a range of other indicators, such as the prevalence and impact of special health care needs, health care quality and access, physical and mental health, and adverse childhood experiences. We encourage our partners to use the new 2024 data to better understand the strengths, needs, and health service gaps of America’s children, and to support progress toward solutions that promote their optimal health and well-being.

Watch HRSA’s NSCH 90-second video and share it so more people learn about and use this valuable resource.