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.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks Americansâ earnings by several demographic factors, including age. According to BLS data, the average salary of 16- to-19-year-olds is $420 per week, $21,840 per year. Thatâs the average across all races, genders and education levels.