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Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
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1Dental Health Services, Department of General Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, SUNY at Stony Brook, NY, USA.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|March 5, 2003
Summary
A federal report highlights progress and persistent challenges in child well-being. It examines achievements and concerns regarding children's health and social environments in communities and dental practices.
Area of Science:
- Child Health and Development
- Public Health Policy
- Community Well-being
Background:
- A comprehensive federal report assesses child well-being at the turn of the millennium.
- This review examines advancements and ongoing issues impacting children's health and social contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the findings of a federal report on child well-being.
- To identify key achievements and persistent concerns in children's health and social environments.
Main Methods:
- Review of an extensive federal agency report.
- Analysis of data pertaining to children's health and social conditions.
- Examination of community and dental practice environments.
Main Results:
- The report details significant achievements in various aspects of child well-being.
- Persistent concerns remain regarding children's health and social environments.
- Findings are relevant to community health initiatives and dental practices.
Conclusions:
- Federal reports offer valuable insights into child well-being trends.
- Addressing remaining concerns is crucial for improving children's health and social outcomes.
- Dental practices play a role in the broader context of child well-being.
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