1 in 4 children born in Nevada to non-citizen moms
The Associated Press

Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 | 9:24 a.m.

A new report says mothers who were not U.S. citizens accounted for roughly a quarter of all births in Nevada in 2008.

According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, the report by the Census Bureau's American Community Survey says the number of births in Nevada to non-citizens ranked second highest in the nation behind California. The report did not distinguish whether the women were legal or illegal immigrants.

Health officials say non-citizens are less likely to have health insurance, and put a financial strain on hospitals.

But others say the problem shows the need for immigration reform.

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