NPR: Recession hurting kids with developmental delays
In an article describing how the economic recession is causing many states to delay providing care to young children who are showing signs of developmental delays, National Public Radio describes the stories of two families who have run into roadblocks in getting care for their children. Pennsylvania is cited as a state ahead of the game.
Some York County smokers’ opinions about the way more money will be raised for SCHIP
The SCHIP expansion will be paid for by a hike on the federal cigarette tax.
Obama signs bill to broaden SCHIP
The move signals the end of a “two-year odyssey for the child health legislation,” says the New York Times.
U.S. Senate expected to approve SCHIP expansion
It could soon head to President Obama’s desk, says U.S. Sen. Casey.
Stress during childhood means a greater risk for asthma in adulthood, new study finds
Children who suffer physical abuse, death of a parent or other childhood adversity and are anxious or depressed are at increased risk of developing asthma in adulthood, reports Reuters.
Doctor: Vicks VapoRub and other menthol products could cause breathing problems in children
As cold and flu season is rearing its ugly head, parents should be aware of a report saying that menthol products such as Vicks VapoRub could cause breathing problems in young children.
The new cigarette hazard: “Third-hand smoke”
Parents who smoke often open a window or turn on a fan to clear the air for their children, but experts now have identified a related threat to children’s health that isn’t as easy to get rid of, reports the New York Times: third-hand smoke.
President of children’s health advocacy group says we need to renew our focus on kids
Today the Patriot-News features an op-ed by Joan Benso, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. Benso says that the economic crisis should serve as an impetus for Pennsylvania to enact laws that benefit childrens’ healthcare.
Del. Co. Daily Times: We need to fix funding for mental health advocacy groups
Yesterday, the Delaware County Daily Times featured an editorial stressing the need for a fix for state advocacy groups that benefit mentally and physically disabled children.
Report Ties Childrens’ Media Use and Adverse Health Effects
As reported by a recent New York Times article, increased media consumption by children is strongly related to adverse health outcomes.
The National Institutes of Health, along with Common Sense Media (a nonprofit advocacy group), reviewed 173 studies about children and media use.
According to Jim Steyer, chief executive of Common Sense Media, “The research is clear [...]