The cause of gastroschisis is unknown. Normally, during early development, the intestines, stomach and liver protrude to the outside of the body. As the fetus grows, these organs are pulled in and the abdominal wall forms around them. This does not occur in gastroschisis.
Americans didn't get a raise last year. The typical American family income was $53,657 in 2014, barely changed from $54,462 a year earlier, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday. What's worse ... it's far below the peak set in 1999. That's a major reason why so many Americans are still gloomy about the economy six years into the recovery.
By the numbers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American worker got paid $24.57 per hour in December, or $850.12 per week. That was up from $24.17 per hour and $829.03 per week a year ago. However, average income can be misleading given that wages differ significantly from industry to industry.