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Almost twenty million chronically ill children
1Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|March 1, 1994
Insights
Nearly one-third of children have chronic health conditions. Pediatric dental practitioners can use National Health Interview Survey data to understand these conditions and improve patient care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic conditions affect a significant portion of the pediatric population.
- Understanding the prevalence of these conditions is crucial for healthcare providers.
- Pediatric dental practitioners require accessible data summaries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key findings from the National Health Interview Survey relevant to pediatric chronic conditions.
- To provide pediatric dental practitioners with an overview of child health trends.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the National Health Interview Survey.
- Compilation and summarization of findings related to chronic conditions in children.
Main Results:
- Approximately one-third of all children experience chronic health conditions.
- The National Health Interview Survey offers a broad perspective on pediatric health.
Conclusions:
- National Health Interview Survey data is a valuable resource for pediatric dental practitioners.
- Awareness of chronic condition prevalence can inform dental care strategies for children.
Abstract:
Almost one-third of all children are affected by chronic conditions. National Health Interview Survey reports provide a general overview for pediatric dental practitioners. A summary of many of the findings is provided.