Continue Funding for

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Women

$1
24%

Women
1.8 million
24%
INVESTED IN WIC SAVES ABOUT Children
Children
4.0 million
52%
Infants

$2.48
52%
1.9 million
24%
Infants
IN MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND 24%

PRODUCTIVITY COSTS
WIC serves almost 8 million women,
infants, and children.

Mothers who participate in week during pregnancy means healthier

births and lower infant mortality rates.

WIC encourages more nutritious food choices which has helped to

lower rates of anemia and encourages lifelong healthy eating
patterns for families.

Children participating in WIC are more likely to be receive routine

vaccinations and yearly check-ups.

Children whose mothers participated in WIC score higher on

assessments of mental development at age 2 and later performed
better on reading assessments in school.

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