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In the first two decades of life, children and adolescents have a unique range of developmental and health-related needs.

10.03.2018 a person swimming in a pool

Sports Specialization and Overuse Injuries

Sports participation in younger athletes has evolved from activities for fun to intense, specialized training. Recent data shows a relationship between socioeconomic status and overuse injury.

Guest Authors Torrance Laury, Neeru Jayanthi

09.21.2018 The letters A, B, C and a globe in a box

Health Equity
Child and Adolescent Health

The Immigrant Paradox and School Success

Long-spell poverty is associated with lower academic performance, but research by Han et al. also found that children of immigrants were doing as well as, if not better than, children with native-born parents in certain areas like math.

Guest Author Wen-Jui Han

09.19.2018 Wall of a house with mold

Household Safety and Delinquency in Children

Household health/safety hazards like rodents, exposed electrical wiring, and mold may be an important, yet often overlooked risk factor for early involvement in delinquency.

Guest Author Dylan B. Jackson

09.13.2018 a graph of a student population

Out of School, Out of Luck

School suspension is linked to lower grades, increased expulsions, and increased risk of incarceration. Disciplinary actions are often distributed unequally, based on gender, race, and personal ability.

Fellow Erin Polka