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Racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and child health are widespread.
Disparities appear to be closely related to the social conditions associated with poor communities and fragmented families. For example, infant deaths are highest among many of our nation's urban and rural minorities. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of post-neonatal mortality, accounting for approximately 28 percent of such deaths. SIDS rates vary
widely by race and ethnicit... Future issues of toxicological profiles will have five new sections. Each profile will have a section on child health in Chapter 1 (Public Health Statement), which is designed for the lay public. ATSDR also distributes these Public Health Statements separately as a compendium. A section on children's susceptibility will be added to Chapter 2 and a section on children's exposure will be added to Chapter 5. Data gaps found in analyzing the literature for the... The health of mothers, infants, and child health is of critical importance, both as a reflection of the current child health status of a large segment of the U.S. population and as a predictor of the health of the next generation. This focus area addresses a range of indicators of maternal, infant, and child health those primarily affecting pregnant and postpartum women (including indicators of maternal illness and deat... Kids Health is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award winning Kids Health provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. Kids Health has been on the Web since 1995 - and has been accessed by more than 170,000,000 visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 200,000 people access Kids Health's reliable information.
Kids Health has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropr... DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH
RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2002
RFA: HD-02-008
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTES AND CENTERS (ICs):
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
(nichd.nih. gov)
LETTER OF INTENT RECEIPT DATE: June 17, 2002
APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE: July 23, 2002
THIS RFA CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
o Purpose of this RFA
o Research Objectives
o Mechanism of Support
o Funds Available
o Eligible Institutions
o Individuals Eligible to become Principal Investigators
o Special Requirements
o Where to send Inquiries
o Letter of... Welcome
The Child Health Record is produced to help you understand your child’s health and development in each age range and assist you in the future when it is time to enrol for a preschool program and when starting school.
Using the record
Provides information and tips on using the child health record.
Child health information
The child health information guide is for parents and professionals and can be used as a guide for discussing your child's progress when you visit health professionals with your child.
Health & development assessments
The routine assessments in the Child Health Record provide an opportunity for parents to gain information, support and advi... About 58 percent of Child health care costs were paid out-of-pocket for children who were uninsured throughout 1996 in the United States, according to a new report by the researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Harvard University. In comparison, about 23 percent was paid out-of-pocket for children who were covered by private health insurance. The average total expenditures for all health care services for uninsured children was $369, while the average total expenditures for children covered by p... Receive Free Health Care Information And Gifts For The Kids.
Bringing in proof of your income, place of residence taxes paid (if filed) and of your child(ren)'s ages, will speed up their enrollment in the program.
Children in New York can receive State-subsidized private health insurance called Child Health Plus if any of the following situations apply to you:
Your children are ineligible for Medicaid because your family makes too much money or for some other reason.
Your job does not provide health insurance for your children.
You have lost health insurance for your children because coverage thro... |
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