Argentina's Situation

Argentina's Situation

After the great crisis of 2001, Argentina still has much to do.

Here are some important data about the social reality of childhood in Argentina (2010).

66% of children live in homes that have deficits of habitability.
27.9% of children have experienced hunger in the past year.
38.9% of children live in homes that are below the poverty line.
51.1% of children in the lowest social strata did not celebrate their birthday last year.
54.5% of children in the lowest social strata share a bed/mattress to sleep.
44.5% of children between 2 and 4 years old do not attend kindergarten or a child development center.
62% of children between 5 and 12 years old are not active, physically or in sports.
36% of adolescents don’t use the internet.

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