1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives with a chronic health condition (e.g., asthma, obesity, diabetes, ADHD, etc.).
Asthma: Affects ~6 million children (~8.4% of U.S. kids).
Obesity (ages 2–19): ~21% are classified as obese — one of the highest rates in the developed world.
Type 2 diabetes in children: Increasing rapidly, especially in adolescents. Most common among children of color.
And yet, the U.S. spends more per child on health care than any other country, yet outcomes often lag behind. So does that sound like real "health" care to you? We have worse outcomes on infant mortality, obesity, and mental health and higher rates of hospitalization for preventable conditions and yet we pay MORE for those results?
You know the old adage, you keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you always get. So is it time for a change? We sure think so. The BrainStim gang is discussing what real health for our children looks like - and what changes you can make to help the next generation be truly healthy.
