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Welcome to The Pulse, the blog of the National Poll on Children’s Health! We keep our finger on the public’s pulse when it comes to perceptions and priorities about major health issues for children. The Pulse is a place where you can find information on important child health topics and issues in-between our monthly reports – for an even more up-to-date reflection on kids’ health today. We look forward to exploring children’s health and health policy with you!

More than half of Americans have personal connection to prescription pain medicine abuse
November 25, 2015
Sales of narcotic pain medicines in the U.S. have tripled in the past 20 years. More than half of people in the U.S. have a personal connection to prescription pain medicine abuse.
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Drugs & Alcohol, Health Policy, Medications, Parenting, Safety, Teens
Both teens and parents say e-cigarettes should have restrictions
November 19, 2015
E-cigarettes
Teens and parents agree that e-cigarettes should be taxed, come with health warnings, be restricted in public.
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E-Cigarettes, Health Policy, Parenting, Smoking, Teens
Should e-cigarettes have more restrictions?
November 12, 2015
E-Cigarettes
Upcoming NPCH Report: What do teens think about e-cigarettes? Do their parents agree?
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E-Cigarettes, Health Policy, Smoking, Teens
Protecting children's privacy in the digital age
November 11, 2015
Two children looking at the computer with their mother.
As the amount of Internet technology available to youth increases, many are concerned about children's safety and privacy online. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act has been updated in the past few years to reflect recent...
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Internet & Media, Throwback Thursday, School-Aged, Tweens, Teens
An uphill battle: Addressing childhood obesity
November 5, 2015
kids playing outside
Since 2008, childhood obesity has topped the list of the annual NPCH survey of top children’s health concerns. In this year’s NPCH Top 10 Report, 60% of adults said childhood obesity is a big problem.
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Childhood Obesity, Physical Activity, Throwback Thursday
“Are you hungry?” Experts urge pediatricians to screen for food insecurity
November 4, 2015
Doctor walking with child patient
Nutrition and health go hand-in-hand. When children don’t have access to enough healthy foods, their health, behavior, emotions, and school performance can suffer.
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Doctor Visits, Top 10
Sweet tooth: Taking care of your child's teeth this Halloween
October 29, 2015
toddler brushing teeth
Halloween is only two days away, and kids across the country are preparing to suit up, head out, and bring back a haul of sugary sweets. While Halloween can be a fun, exciting time for kids, it can also pose challenges for their dental...
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Dental Health, Throwback Thursday
Emergencies at preschool and child care: Many parents not sure about the plans
October 22, 2015
Children at preschool
In our latest NPCH Report, we asked parents about their experiences with emergencies at their children’s preschools and child care centers.
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Infants, Parenting, Schools, Toddlers
Hits and misses: Head injury risk for high school athletes
October 15, 2015
Kids playing football
The risk of head and brain injury in contact sports increases with every blow to the head, especially for younger athletes. This week, we throw back to two past NPCH Reports that look at parents' perceived preparedness for handling...
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Concussions, Physical Activity, School Sports, Throwback Thursday, School-Aged, Tweens, Teens
In case of emergency: What's the plan at your child's daycare or preschool?
October 14, 2015
Are parents aware of the emergency plans at their children's preschools and child care centers?
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Daycare, Infants, Safety, Schools, Toddlers

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