A new study published on July 7 in Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) It reveals a decrease in the health of American children. The study shows that children in the United States are in much poor health compared to other developed countries. Even more alarming, their overall health has steadily deteriorated over the last 15 years. Experts indicate an increase in chronic illness, poor care and expanding socio -economic disproportions as contributing factors. The study is calling for wakefulness for urgent health reforms and healthcare policy across the country.
The health of the US Children has been dramatically declining since 2007: Studying
The study analyzed health trends in children from 2007 to 2023. It revealed a significant decrease in a wide range of health indicators among the US children. In particular, the data has shown that the overall health of children in the US is deteriorating, which reflects a broad and involved health problem.One of the most disturbing conclusions is the death rate. Babies in the US are 1.78 times more likely to die than infants in comparable developed countries. Similarly, children and adolescents between the ages of 1 and 19 are 1.8 times higher than their international colleagues.This increased risk of death in the older age group is largely explained by prevented causes such as the incidents associated with firearms and car crash. These tragedies contribute to approximately 54 additional deaths from children every day in the US, especially these mortality is a sharp contrast since the 1960s, when the death rate of children in the United States was similar to the level of other developed countries.
45% of American children are now diagnosed with chronic diseases
In addition to mortality, the study also found that American children are 14% more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions compared to children in other places. Between 2011 and 2023, the percentage of children with a diagnosis of chronic conditions increased from 39.9% to 45.7%. Chronic problems affecting American youth include mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and loneliness, as well as development conditions such as autism, behavior disorders, developmental delay, language and language disorders, as well as impaired attention deficitness (ADHD).
Pediatrician warns of a “toxic environment” behind us reducing children
Dr. Chris Forest, a pediatrician at the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital and the director of the Applied Clinical Research Center, expressed deep concern about these conclusions. He stated: “Children in this country really suffer,” emphasizing the serious nature of reducing children. Dr. Forest noted that since the 1990s he had observed a significant shift in the health of children. He explained that this decline stems from the complex combination of factors that create what he called “a very toxic environment” for children today. While some initiatives such as the Commission “Make America Healthy, led by Robert F. Kennedy’s Minister of Health and Human Services, focus on environmental factors such as chemicals in food, Doctor Forest emphasizes that the problem is much more complicated.“It is not only chemicals, food and even technology such as iPhones,” Forest said. “This is a much broader problem related to the whole ecosystem of development – including in an environment where children grow up, go to school, play and live with their families.” He noted that health problems are widespread, affecting children across the country rather than any individual population or population.
Why do American children suffer more than in Europe
Dr. Forest also emphasized that the health crisis begins before birth, as many women in the United States occur in pregnancy who already suffer from health problems. This connects the problems that children face from the beginning.He raised a vivid question: “Why do we allow American children more likely to die or suffer than children born in countries such as Germany or Denmark?” For the Forrest, these results of the health of children serve as a signal of warning – “Slavic Canar in the coal mine”. The worsening health of children reflects the fundamental decline in the country’s well -being and future stability. According to Dr. Forest, the health of children is the basis of the country’s future. Protecting and improving this foundation is important for ensuring healthy, more elastic America over the next generations.Also Read What is cirrhosis? Causes, symptoms, diet and key prevention tips you don’t have to ignore
