Study Results: Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns 2009
August 26, 2009 by Aruna Kathy Humphrys
Filed under Business Development, Resources
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital through the University of Michigan, released the results of a study this month that listed the top ten concerns that US adults have for children – in order:
Top 10 US Children’s Health Concerns 2009
Child Health Concern
percent rated as “big problem” in 2009
- Childhood Obesity 42%
- Drug Abuse 36%
- Smoking and Tobacco Use 32%
- Bullying 31%
- Internet Safety 31%
- Child Abuse and Neglect 29%
- Alcohol Abuse 26%
- Stress 26%
- Not enough opportunities for physical activity 25%
- Teen Pregnancy 24%
In fact the study showed that Childhood Obesity ranked number one across all race/ethnicities and income levels.
My Prescription: Yoga!
If you’ve wondered what parents are concerned about – this may help you focus your classes and advertising – each result could be a class theme or a bullet point on a flyer!
Source for the study here.
This is fascinating to me. Obesity is definitely a concern and yoga can help in numerous ways. Recently a study was published showing how yoga mindfulness reduced weight gain. http://yogainmyschool.com/2009/08/19/dont-rush-your-kids-mindful-eating-key-to-maintaining-a-healthy-weight/
This is also a reason why Ontario, BC & Alberta all have a DPA Requirement for school aged children. It is reaching epidemic proportions and health care workers are justifiably worried about the long term health ramifications.
Let's help kids out – teach them yoga and healthy living skills from an early age.