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Prevalence and Trends of Developmental Disabilities Among U.S. Children
A new study from Pediatrics shows looks the national prevalence of 10 developmental disabilities in US children aged 3 to 17 years and explore changes over time by associated demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, using National Health Interview Survey data. The study found that from 2009 to 2011 and 2015 to 2017, there were overall significant Read More >
Posted on byChronic School Absenteeism Among Children With Selected Developmental Disabilities: National Health Interview Survey, 2014–2016
Questions for Lindsey Black, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Chronic School Absenteeism Among Children With Selected Developmental Disabilities: National Health Interview Survey, 2014–2016” Q: Why did you decide to focus on chronic school absenteeism among U.S. children with developmental disabilities for this report? LB: DDs encompass a range of conditions that may have lifelong Read More >
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