Investing in Children to Promote America’s Prosperity
“America, the land of opportunity” has been the historical rallying cry inspiring individuals to work their hardest to succeed. Although today’s chi
Read MoreFourth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge: The Changing American City and Implications for the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations
In 2016 the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Roun
Read MoreCan Breastfeeding Protect Against Childhood Obesity?
Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits to children and women globally. For this reason, international health organizations and American expert
Read MoreHealth Care Reform and Programs That Provide Opportunities to Promote Children’s Behavioral Health
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has dramatically changed the health care la
Read MoreBeyond Survival: The Case for Investing in Young Children Globally
Investing in young children globally is a primary means of achieving sustainable human, social, and economic development, all of which
Read MoreMethods for a National Birth Cohort Study
As we outlined in the previous paper in this series, our nation needs foundational data in order to understand how social, physical, chemical, and nutritional
Read MoreWhy the United States Needs a National Birth Cohort Study
In a list of 17 high-income countries, the United States ranks last in terms of life expectancy for males and second-to-last for females. The U
Read MoreHealth Care Reform as a Vehicle for Promoting Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health
Most mental health conditions emerge in childhood and adolescence, and many develop in the context
Read MoreA Measurement Framework for Early Childhood: Birth to 8 Years of Age
In recent years, mounting evidence on the importance of early childhood development has led to growing attention to
Read MoreInaugural DC Regional Public Health Case Challenge: A Summary
In 2013, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), in collaboration with faculty and students from Georgetown University (GU), laun
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