Report card NC gets failing grades on childrens health

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina is getting failing grades, according to a new report card on the health of the state’s children. Our state failed in a few areas including housing, economic security and mental health. The newly released North Carolina Child Health Report Card shows we’re also lagging in school health and birth outcomes. SEE ALSO: NCDHHS launches ‘Fight the Bite’ campaign to help you avoid tick, mosquito-borne diseases The state is making progress in maternal health support and substance abuse. A group of Durham high school students is trying to tackle one of the areas in need…