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The arms race and children in fiscal year 1985

A Strauss

    Pediatrics
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed

    Insights

    Federal budget cuts harm children and the nation's future by fueling an arms race. Healthcare professionals must inform the public about these detrimental federal policies.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Policy
    • Economics

    Background:

    • The escalating global arms race diverts resources from essential social programs.
    • Federal budget allocations are increasingly prioritizing military spending over domestic needs.
    • Children and vulnerable populations disproportionately suffer from reduced funding for established programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the adverse effects of federal budget cutbacks on children.
    • To highlight the role of the arms race in national economic and social well-being.
    • To underscore the ethical obligation of healthcare professionals to address public policy impacts.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of federal budget allocations and their correlation with social program funding.
    • Review of demographic data on child welfare and health outcomes.
    • Ethical framework analysis of healthcare professional responsibilities in policy advocacy.

    Main Results:

    • Federal cutbacks disproportionately impact children's access to essential services.
    • Increased military spending, or the arms race, is linked to reduced investment in social infrastructure.
    • Vulnerable populations face compounded negative consequences due to these policy shifts.

    Conclusions:

    • The current arms race negatively affects all Americans, particularly children.
    • Healthcare professionals have a moral imperative to advocate for policy changes that protect vulnerable citizens.
    • Shifting federal priorities away from the arms race is crucial for securing the nation's future and well-being.

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