December 14, 2000
United Way Issues Index on 'Caring'
The United Way of America has developed an annual statistical index that uses existing data on the economy, education, health, charitable activity, and other factors to rank states according to the needs of their residents and to chart changes in social and economic well-being nationally from year to year.
The United Way State of Caring Index uses 32 indicators, such as unemployment and infant-mortality rates, to determine year-to-year improvements or declines in six categories:
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