Category: Q & A

Q & A from the Report Author of Chronic School Absenteeism

A sick young boy lies in bed. In 2022, White and Hispanic children were more likely to have missed 15 or more school days in the past year.

Questions for Lindsey Black, Statistician and Lead Author of “Chronic School Absenteeism for Health-related Reasons Among Children Ages 5‒17 Years: United States, 2022” Q: What would you say was the most significant finding in this report? LB: There are few national data sources available to examine the prevalence of school absenteeism due to health-related reasons. Read More >

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Categories adolescents, Data Briefs, Q & A, school

Q&A: Physical Activity in Adults Aged 18 Years and Over: United States, 2020

Questions for Nazik Elgaddal, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Physical Activity in Adults Aged 18 Years and Over: United States, 2020.” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on physical activity among U.S. adults? NE: Meeting the physical activity guidelines is one of the Healthy People 2030 leading health indicators.  Understanding who Read More >

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