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Collecting Data from Preteens
This report, comissioned by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's
Health and prepared by Education Training Research (ETR) Associates,
provides a summary of research on eight common methods used to collect
data from children ages 9 to 13, including surveys (computer-based,
PDAs, paper and pencil), diaries, interviews (phone, in person, focus
groups), and observational methods. |
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Dental decay is the most prevalent disease among California children.
This year, a law goes into effect requiring that kids have a dental
screening before the end of their first year of school. As this new
mandate brings attention to an often hidden health issue, kidsdata.org
takes a comprehensive look at dental health conditions for children
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The report describes local
and state programs and initiatives, and offers a list of regional
resources. |
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What Issues
Concern Bay Area Parents?
For the second year in a row, Bay Area parents have put
their children's emotional health at the top of their worry list,
highlighting a less-recognized yet crucial aspect of children's well-being.
In a wide-ranging survey, parents across economic, geographic, and
racial/ethnic lines indicated that on a day-to-day basis stress, depression,
weight, and the fallout from family conflict outrank other concerns
about their children's health. |
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Supporting Cultural Competency
The foundation's information and grantmaking programs offered a workshop
on cultural competency in December 2006. The event featured a panel
of experts and included an issue brief developed by California Tomorrow
about how organizations can become
culturally competent, as well as a list
of resources for cultural competency. |
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Bay Area Survey:
Children's Health Top Concern
The well being of children and education and the schools outrank
11 other issues as chief concerns for local residents, regardless
of their parental status, gender, income level or political affiliation.
More than seven in 10 Bay Area respondents (71 percent) report being
"extremely concerned" about the well being of children,
according to a survey commissioned by the Lucile Packard Foundation
for Children's Health. |
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Foundation
Hosts Ethnic Media Briefing
More than 20 representatives from ethnic media
outlets throughout the Bay Area visited the foundation July 13, 2006,
for a briefing on local children's health issues. The briefing was
coordinated by New
America Media, and included representatives from the Latino, Vietnamese,
Iranian, Korean, Chinese, Filipino, Russian, Ethiopian and youth press. |
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An
Epidemic of Obesity
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions
in the United States, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. See
how local kids are shaping up, and find advice on keeping families
fit. |
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Reports Explore How Local Children Are Faring
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, along with local
data collaboratives, recently produced reports on the status of children's
health and well being in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The reports,
featured on kidsdata.org, highlight key issues that warrant attention.
The reports aim to increase awareness of issues facing children and
provide data to inform program and policy decisions.
Read
the 2007 Santa Clara County Children's Report>>
Read
the 2007 San Mateo County Children's Report>> |
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