A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...
Monday, April 28, 2008:
Palo Alto Parent and Autistic Son Prepare for Documentary on Autism
(PA Daily, 4/21/08, by Peterson)
For Kids in Urban Areas, Breathing Air Pollution Is As Harmful As Smoking, Experts Say
(CNN, 4/21/08, by Fortin)
Despite Warnings of Increased Obesity Risk, Kids Still Watch Too Much TV
(LA Times, 4/21/08, by Stein)
Months After Debate About Offering Contraceptives, Oregon Middle School Has One Taker
(AP, 4/18/08, by Sharp)
Editorial:
California's Kinship Program for Foster Kids Works Better Without Federal
Interference
(SF Chronicle, 4/21/08)
Children Should be Screened for Heart Problems Before Receiving ADHD Drugs, Experts Say
(AP, 4/22/08, by Nano)
Virtual Reality Games Help Autistic Kids Learn Safety and Social Skills
(MSNBC, 4/21/08, by Nelson)
Despite Record Numbers in Organized Sports, Girls' Activity Levels Are Decreasing, Study Finds
(Chicago Tribune, 4/22/08)
Conflicting Studies on the Safety of Plastics Create Confusion
(San Diego Union-Tribune, 4/23/08, by LaFee)
Analysis of Child Data Offers a Promising Picture of American Childhood, but Trends Negative on Obesity, Low Birthweight
(Washington Post, 4/24/08, by St. George)
UK
Survey Shows One in Four Teenagers Is Depressed
(Guardian, 4/24/08 , by Carvel)
Congressional
Hearing Examines Whether Abstinence Programs Show Decline in Teen Pregnancies,
S.T.Ds
(Reuters, 4/23/08, by Dunham)
Officials Warn of Dangers of Co-Sleeping with Infants
(LATimes, 4/24/08, by Lin II)
Study:
Mother's Eating Habits During Pregnancy May Influence Baby's Gender
(NY Times, 4/23/08, by Parker-Pope)
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