Obesity Tops List of Biggest Health Problems For Kids in 2008
Vol. 4, Issue 2; July 14, 2008
Report Highlights
- Obesity is now rated by adults as the top health problem for children, after being rated third in 2007.
- New health concerns in the top 10 include: bullying, attention deficit
disorder, chemicals in the environment, and not having enough opportunities for physical activity. - According to black adults, teen pregnancy remains the #1 health problem for children in their
community.
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This Report includes research findings from the C.S. Mott Children's National Poll on Children's Health, which do not represent the opinions of the investigators or the opinions of the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan reserves all rights over this material.
