Tag: Kids: Misc.
Cannabis-Involved ED Visit Rates Increased Among Youth During Pandemic
Mean weekly cannabis-involved emergency department visits higher during 2020, 2021, 2022 than corresponding periods in 2019
Incidence of Childhood Diabetes Up Globally
Diabetes-related death, disability high in low sociodemographic regions
Learning Disabilities in U.S. Youth Remained Steady From 1997 to 2021
Estimated prevalence of learning disabilities over time was 8.83 percent
Overall Incidence Rate of Pediatric Cancer Increased From 2003 to 2019
Increase seen in rate during 2003 to 2016, followed by decrease during 2016 to 2019
Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents Increased During Pandemic
Similarly, diabetic ketoacidosis at diabetes onset increased during the pandemic
EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
Proposed new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would apply to homes built before 1978 and child care facilities
Variation Seen in Dosing of Meds at Prehospital Pediatric Encounters
Lowest consistency with guidelines was seen for diazepam and lorazepam; most deviations represented an underdose
Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Varies by Jurisdiction, Sociodemographics
Highest prevalence of four or more adverse childhood experiences among females, adults aged 25 to 34 years, adults with less than high school education
High, Low BMI Tied to Higher Medical Expenditures in Children
Severe obesity and underweight tied to higher total expenditures and out-of-pocket payments for children with private insurance
Treatment Failure Down With Standard-Course Therapy in Pediatric UTI
Children receiving short-course therapy also had increased likelihood of asymptomatic bacteriuria or positive urine culture at follow-up
