On Children's Day, learn about the living conditions of children in Brazil

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, chose August 24 to symbolize Children's Day, which seeks to encourage reflection on the living conditions of children in the world.

Get to know the data about the situation of childhood in Brazil in recent years.

1. Of the 201 million people that make up the Brazilian population, 28 million are children from 0 to 12 years old.

2. 45.6% of children live in poor families.

3. Black children and those living in rural areas are 70% more likely to live in poverty.

4. Since 1980, the infant mortality rate has dropped by 78%, reaching 15 child deaths up to 1 year per 1, 000 births.

5. More than 2 million children are still out of school.

6. Of the group of children aged 7 to 14 out of school, 61% are black.

7. In the poorest regions of the North and Northeast, approximately 60% of children do not complete primary school.

8. There is no public school transport for 65% of children who live in rural areas and are enrolled in schools.

9. Even with the 60% reduction in malnutrition in recent years, on average 60, 000 children remain malnourished.

10. Meanwhile, 15% suffer from obesity.

11. In health, Brazil is one of the best in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Between 1993 and 2013, the national rate dropped by half, with 374 cases detected in the latest survey.

12. The Complaint Dial receives approximately 129 cases per day of physical, psychological, neglect and even sexual abuse against children and adolescents.

13. More than 23, 000 children live on the streets of the country.

14. Since 1992, the number of children who work illegally has dropped from 5.4 million to 1.3 million.