DECEMBER, 2008
Members of
the press may obtain interview contact information by calling AAP
Communications at 847/434-7877. Staff members also can provide physician
spokespersons and background information on any child health topic.
STUDIES
Sleep terrors in young children may be hereditary
Altered blood pressure in preterm infants linked to SIDS risk up during first six months
Breastfeeding information collection for birth certificates varies by state
Autistic children and their families face unmet health needs, financial challenges
Negative perceptions of community health resources by low-income parents
Pediatricians report decreased vaccine profit margins, financial strain
Child poisoning remains an important health concern
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Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians,
pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists
dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children,
adolescents, and young adults.
