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Children and poverty: America's future at risk.

C Malloy

    Pediatric Nursing
    |November 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Child poverty in America is rising, impacting children's basic needs and future health. Nurses play a crucial role in addressing this public health issue by recognizing poverty as a key practice concern.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Child poverty is an increasing concern in the United States.
    • Poverty deprives children of essential security, support, and opportunities for a healthy future.
    • This situation presents a significant challenge to child well-being and societal health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing problem of child poverty in America.
    • To emphasize the critical role of nurses in addressing this issue.
    • To advocate for the identification of poverty as a practice concern within the nursing profession.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current statistics on child poverty.
    • Analysis of the impact of poverty on child development and health.
    • Discussion of the nursing scope of practice in relation to social determinants of health.

    Main Results:

    • A significant increase in the number of American children living in poverty.
    • Poverty negatively affects children's access to healthcare, nutrition, and education.
    • Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify and intervene in cases of child poverty.

    Conclusions:

    • Child poverty is a critical public health issue requiring immediate attention.
    • Nurses must integrate the identification of poverty into their clinical practice.
    • Proactive nursing interventions can mitigate the negative effects of poverty on children's lives.

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