Study Reveals Decline in U.S.Children’s Health.


Study Reveals Decline in U.S.Children’s Health.

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Study Reveals Decline in U.S.Children’s Health.

A new study shows kids' health is getting worse. They have more problems with weight and mental health now. American children also have more long-term sicknesses than before.

The study looked at many parts of kids' health together. Doctors found a general decline in the health of children. This was shown by many sources that all said similar things.

America's children are not as healthy as they could be. Current policies might make their health even worse. Doctors say this is not good for the future of America.

The study found some important changes since 2007. More kids have obesity and long-term health problems now. Kids also have more trouble sleeping, and feel more lonely and sad.

One doctor thinks America needs to look at the big picture. He says we should look at where kids live and grow up. We need to improve things neighborhood by neighborhood and city by city.


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What does the new study show about kids' health?

The study shows that kids' health is getting worse, with more problems related to weight and mental health.

What changes have been found in kids' health since 2007?

Since 2007, more kids have obesity and long-term health problems, and they also have more trouble sleeping and feel more lonely and sad.

What does one doctor suggest to improve kids' health?

The doctor suggests looking at the big picture and improving things neighborhood by neighborhood and city by city.


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