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Sept. 8, 2009 : Schools failing when it comes to bullying, violence prevention  (MP3) The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds only 26 percent of parents would give their child’s high school an “A” for preventing bullying and school violence, and 38 percent of parents would give their child’s elementary or junior high an “A.” |
Past Chear-casts
2009
Aug 10, 2009 : Public Concern Rising About Childhood Obesity
For the second year in a row, childhood obesity is the biggest health problem for children in an annual nationwide survey conducted by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s National Poll on Children’s Health.
July 13, 2009 : Recession stressful for many kids, toughest on poor and uninsured
As the economy continues to falter, a poll released today shows that parents must make harder choices about how to spend what money they have, and children - especially those who are uninsured or who are among the lowest income bracket - are more at risk because of it.
June 17, 2009 : Bicycle helmet laws key to kids wearing helmets
Studies have shown wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle reduces one’s risk of death by more than 50 percent, yet every three days, a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle, and every day at least 100 children are treated in emergency rooms due to bicycle-related head injuries. A report released today by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health reveals that in areas where no bicycle helmet laws exist, nearly one-half of children, ages 4 - 17, never wear a helmet.
April 6: Sweet Danger-Public Links Alcopops, Underage Drinking
Opening a tall cool beverage during the ball game or at a backyard cookout on a hot day is what families do. This summer, will your child be opening a soft drink or a hard one? Flavored alcoholic beverages – or alcopops – are becoming more popular, especially among young people, and it’s raising concerns about underage drinking.
March 23: Insurance coverage no peace of mind for parents
Trouble paying health plan premiums and difficulty affording out-of-pocket expenses for medications aren’t just problems of the uninsured anymore. They’re also concerns for families with private insurance, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
February 9: For 12 Million Uninsured Children, High Barriers to Dental Care
As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked – access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days.
2008
December 15: Kids' mental health concerns meet barriers in primary, specialty care
Though middle childhood and adolescence are stages in a child's development fraught with physical, mental and emotional changes, many parents looking to their child's primary care physician for guidance and assistance with getting treatment aren't being asked if they have concerns about their child’s mental health.
Novovember 17: For high school doping, parents want school interventions, penalties
The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that nearly 1 in 10 parents of high school athletes is aware of the use of performance-enhancing drugs by an athlete in their community. The poll also finds that most parents feel that schools – with minimal penalties to individual students – should be responsible for handling the problem.
October 20: Knowledge Key to Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Are voters ready to make an educated decision about stem cell research? A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds very few likely voters feel that they know a lot about stem cell research. The good news: Voters do have an interest in learning more about stem cell research.
October 13: Who Do Voters Prefer for Children's Health Issues?
According to a report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, the majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance.
September 8: Parents battle bulge, bullying with overweight and obese kids
Bullying is a major concern among parents with overweight and obese children ages 6 to13, and these parents are much more likely than parents with healthy weight children to rate bullying as a top health issue for kids, according to the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
August 11: Convenience of retail clinics drawing more kids in for care
Convenience and lower costs are driving even more parents to seek routine health care for their children at retail clinics in their communities, according to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
July 14: Obesity is No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008
According to a report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008, topping smoking and drug abuse. The poll also reveals that bullying, Internet safety and teen pregnancy rank among the nation's top health concerns for kids.
June 9: Are your 'tweens OK when left home alone?
Millions of tweens will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents' concerns that they may not have the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe at home. Matthew Davis, M.D., director of the National Poll on Children's Health discusses parents worries about weather, home appliance safety, and gun and Internet safety.
May 12: Would you allow your child to participate in medical research?
Matthew Davis, M.D., director of the National Poll on Children's Health and Valerie Castle, M.D., chief of the Division of pediatrics explains the most recent poll's findings and what parents should know about pediatric research.
April 14: Parents: Are your children's Rx meds FDA-approved?
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds 83 percent of parents believe kid's last Rx was FDA-approved, despite less than 30 percent having approval.
March 10: Millions using discount generic Rx programs
Nearly 70 million Americans have used discount generic prescription drug programs offered at major retail stores across the country, say researchers with the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
February. 4: Parents want docs to talk about sex, drugs, diet
Dr. Amanda Dempsey discusses C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which finds top three topics parents want doctors to talk to their adolescent children about are sex, drugs and diet.
January 21: Many kids, adults not protected against the flu
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds less young children, at-risk adults vaccinated than expected, in spite of increased flu activity nationwide.
2007
December: Kids' obesity not weighing on their parents' minds
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds less than 10 percent of parents of obese kids ages 6 - 11 are very concerned about weight.
November: Pain at the pump could hurt kids' health
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health released No. 12 finds 6 percent of parents are having difficulty getting care for their kids; most would apply for gas card program if available.
October: Record number of kids expected to get flu vaccine this year
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds parents more likely to vaccinate kids if they plan to vaccinate themselves against flu.
