Case Study - Chapter 16. Elliston County is in the Southwestern United States and has a population of 428,000. The major population center is Ellis City, with a population of 376,000. The remainder of the county is composed of small and midsized towns and rural areas. The Elliston County Health Department is in the midst of a strategic planning process to address issues related to child and adolescent health. A comprehensive community health assessment has already taken place. Assuming Elliston County is similar in demographic trends to the rest of the United States, which of the following data were most likely reflected in the community health assessment? A. Increasing numbers of non-Hispanic black children B. Increasing numbers of children under age 18 C. Increasing numbers of Hispanic children D. Decreasing numbers of single-parent households

After reviewing some demographic trends of the US. It is evident that the number of teenagers (under 18 years of age) are increasing (option B). Furthermore, a the Hispanics are becoming the largest among all the minority groups. Consequently, this means that number of Hispanic children will also be also increase in future (option C). These conditions may be credited to better healthcare, higher attention towards minority rights and better living conditions.

Single-parent households are also on the decreasing trends as more couples are beginning to cohabit i.e. living together without marriage (option D).

For the remaining option A, the proportion of black children remain almost the same.

P.S. As attaching links is not allowed here, I can only provide this information that all statements are made after checking for relevant trends.