In a recent report, 36% of children with physical/mental
challenges were found to be obese as opposed to 30% of children without
physical/mental challenges. Children analyzed ranged in age from 10-17. There was also a greater probability the
child had weight troubles based on the seriousness of the condition.
“It allows us to measure children’s health, well-being and
health care system performance in the context of their family, home, community
and school environments — and to compare across many subgroups of children
within and across states,” said Christina Bethell, a professor of pediatrics at
the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. “This
information is important to identify priorities and opportunities for improving
children’s health and health care in the United States.”
Results come from a report documented by the federal Health
Resources and Services Administration.
27,000+ parents /guardians were questioned. These parents/guardians are responsible for
90,000+ children with physical/mental challenges cross country.
The report also documented that along with the obesity, 14
to 19% of children have a physical, mental, behavioral, or emotional challenge.
It covered all parts of a child’s lifestyle. National and statewide statistics were used
for the report.
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