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Category: Children’s Health
Doctors punished for protecting children
A 9-year-old girl in Arizona accidentally fatally shot her shooting range instructor last month after he set her Uzi to automatic and allowed her to hold the weapon on her own. The incident garnered national attention and became part of Continue Reading …
Are You in Love with Mary Jane?
Does the availability of medical marijuana increase the risk of recreational use among teens? Data suggest not. Since 1996, when California became the first state in the US to pass a medical marijuana law (MML) and provided broad protection against Continue Reading …
Insurance Impacts Infant Health
Insurance is needed for access; access is vital to life. Mortality rates associated with premature births in the United States have been a longstanding concern among pediatricians. Although extensive research and preventative measures have been employed to combat this problem, Continue Reading …
Physical Education Policy
Obesity is a huge problem in America. When promoted through specific policies guiding the length of physical education, schools can support physical activity in children and hopefully foster healthier lifestyles and waistlines. Public health is the science of protecting and Continue Reading …
Expanding Kids’ Coverage
Public health insurance programs such as Medicaid and CHIP have successfully improved coverage for low-income children and adults. Evidence remains mixed as to the actual health outcomes achieved through these programs. As the time draws near for the complete enactment Continue Reading …
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