February, 2009
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
Rates of infant suffocation, strangulation in bed increase
Daily school recess leads to better classroom behavior
Cell phones are distracting to child pedestrians
Teens more likely to smoke if parents do
Psychotic symptoms associated with use of ADHD drugs in children
Children without a usual source of care have more unmet needs
AAP POLICY
Preschool home visiting programs enhance development
AAP NEWS RELEASES
Talking to kids about the economy
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The American
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.
