Children Archives

04.06.2018 Map of US showing asthma attacks of African American children

Asthma Attacks among African American Children

African Americans are 75% more likely to live in a neighborhood next to a polluting facility or “fence-line” community than other racial groups.

Fellow Erin Polka

04.02.2018 a mobile with teddy bears and a book

Earned Income Tax Credits May Prevent Abuse

The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, may reduce child maltreatment by decreasing parental stress and depression.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

03.23.2018 A map of Fort Worth showing infant deaths by zipcode

Zip Codes Matter for Infant Mortality

Texas has the 19th lowest infant mortality rate in the country. However, a new report from the University of Texas System Population Health shows considerable variation in infant deaths by zip code within the state.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

02.27.2018 Graphic showing impact of new CACFP standards on child care food prices

The Cost of Kids' Nutrition

A new USDA rule requires meal providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to serve more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, but improving food quality comes at a cost beyond the reach of some meal providers.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

02.16.2018 Graph showing Child Mortality iin the US vs OECD19 by age group from 1960-2010

Dying Young in the USA

Child mortality is declining worldwide. The United States, however, has had higher rates of mortality for kids aged 0-19 compared to other wealthy nations, since the 1980s.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

12.14.2017 Child making a snow angel

Back to Nature for Better Attention Spans

Time spent outdoors can improve symptoms of attention disorders, according to a new study of children in daycare centers in Norway.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

11.30.2017 a graph of high school graduation rate

Barriers for Homeless Students at School

One aspect of the growing trend in homeless students at school: instability of residence often leads to school mobility which can have a negative impact on academic achievement.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

11.29.2017 Graph showing rate of mistreatment of children by ages 0-17

Neglected Babies

Children under one year of age experience maltreatment at more than twice the rate of any other age group, and that this trend is only getting worse.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

11.08.2017 Graph showing economic gains by avoided blood levels and number of children

Saving Money through Preventing Lead Exposure

Reducing early lead exposure in children would result in future savings: increased lifetime earnings, better health and outcomes, and better quality of life overall.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

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