The Periodic Survey is an AAP program that has collected more than 75,000 pediatrician responses on over 100 topics since 1987. The AAP conducts 1-2 Periodic Surveys per year and each Periodic Survey is administered to a nationally representative, random sample of approximately 2,000 US-based, non-retired members of the AAP. 

Data are disseminated through scientific journal articles, AAP News articles, and academic conference abstracts. Articles and abstracts from the last 5 years are listed below. 

For older results or if a topic you're searching for has not had a survey conducted in the last 5 years, please contact us for more information.

Periodic Survey Topics 2019-2024

2024
Firearm safety; Referrals for specialty/subspecialty care

2023
Children in families with financial hardship; Environmental health; Children from immigrant families; Children with disabilities

2022
Childhood vaccinations; AAP Red Book

2021
Substance use; Opioid use disorder; E-cigarettes; COVID-19; Injury prevention; Infant sleep safety; Water safety/drowning prevention; Motor vehicle safety

2019
Suicide prevention; Firearm safety; MOC; Screening in practices

Last Updated

07/22/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics