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Statistics on children, youth and families in Nevada from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Children's Advocacy Alliance
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Why This Indicator Matters
Measures newborn withdrawal associated with prenatal exposure to certain substances. Trends can help identify maternal substance use treatment needs and barriers to timely infant health surveillance. Tracking NAS helps communities anticipate long-term needs for pediatric healthcare, early intervention, developmental support, and family services, informing resource allocation and service planning.
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Definition and Source
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Definition
Rate per 1,000 births for a group of conditions that can occur when newborns withdraw from certain substances they were exposed to before birth (2023)
Data Source
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Analytics. (2024). 2024 Nevada epidemiologic profile. https://www.dhs.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dhhsnvgov/content/Programs/Office_of_Analytics/2024%20Nevada%20Epidemiologic%20Profile%282%29.pdf
Notes
Unit: 9.0 per 1,000 births.
Last Updated
October 2026