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The State of Our Children's Health
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Category: National Training or Event
Register Here!America’s children are facing an unprecedented storm of challenges to their physical and mental health. The latest research shows that one in 25 five-year-olds won’t make it to their 40th birthday, due in part to unintentional injuries and gun violence. Economic and pandemic-related stresses have had a dire impact on families. Existing health disparities are increasing among Black, Latino, Native American, and other children in vulnerable communities, while LGBTQ youth are experiencing higher rates of bullying, social stigma, and depression. For this webinar, leading experts in unintentional injury, health equity, and children’s physical and mental health will explore the scope of these issues, solutions, and new approaches to protecting our children and improving their health and well-being. Speakers will discuss:
Presenters: Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH Anuradha Rao-Patel, MD Contact: NIHCM Foundation ( 202) 296-4426 |