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Children's Health Crisis: 20% Rise in Chronic Conditions

7/10/2025

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A troubling JAMA study reveals a sharp decline in children's health in the US since 2007, with a staggering 15-20% increase in chronic conditions like obesity and anxiety by 2023. Gun violence and inadequate healthcare access are fueling rising mortality rates, prompting experts to call for immediate and effective health policy reforms to protect our youth.

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A troubling JAMA study reveals a sharp decline in children's health in the US since 2007, with a staggering 15-20% increase in chronic conditions like obesity and anxiety by 2023. Gun violence and inadequate healthcare access are fueling rising mortality rates, prompting experts to call for immediate and effective health policy reforms to protect our youth.