AAP.org Helping Kids Raising Kids Engaging with community partners to help overcome the long term impacts on teen parents and their children. 2017 National AAP ElectionsRead position statements and bios from president-elect candidates. News & Features Implications of Room Sharing room-sharing with infants at ages 4 months and 9 months was associated with less nighttime sleep, shorter sleep stretches and unsafe sleep practices. SUIDS Investigations U.S. medical examiners and coroners lack a uniform method to investigate and classify Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID), leading them to certify the same deaths differently. Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and accounts for an estimated 2 percent to 6 percent of autism spectrum disorder cases. Decreases in Infant Mortality Rates & Teen Birthrates Continuing decline in teenage birthrates and an increase in birthrates for women age 30 and older. Easing Stress for Families & Children with Disabilities Families of children with disabilities face many decisions about medical treatment. E-cigarette Ads The Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act in 1970 banned advertising of cigarettes on television and radio but new products like e-cigarettes are not covered by this law. Fruit Juice Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their diet. Binge Drinking A study in shows an overall decline in the rate of frequent binge alcohol consumption among U.S. teens during the past 25 years. Minority Children and ADHD Medication A study found significant racial differences in how often youth diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication continue receiving treatment for the condition. Racial Disparities in SUID A new study on sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) finds that significant disparities continue to exist between racial and ethnic groups. Child Care Center and Flu Pandemic Pandemic influenza is a potentially devastating global health event, and young children in child care centers are a vulnerable group. Sexual Abuse Risk Factor for Girls in Early Puberty 20% high school girls report experiencing sexual or physical abuse by a dating partner every year. Early Peer Victimization Associated with Later Depression Children who are bullied early in adolescence may be more likely to use substances. Bullying Prevalence Decreased Over 10-Year Study The prevalence of bullying and related behaviors reported by nearly 250,000 students in Maryland schools declined significantly between 2005-2014. Healthy Dietary Habits for Infants & Toddlers The timing of introduction to solid foods, and types of first foods offered are believed to play an important role in laying the foundation for healthy eating habits. Children's Organ Transplants Transplant recipients have an elevated risk for many types of cancer, in large part due to the requirement for ongoing immunosuppressive therapy after transplantation. Best Care for Children Remains at the Pediatrician’s Office The Academy recommends that physicians coordinate with urgent care and retail-based clinics, to ensure high-quality services outside the medical home. Care for Cleft Lip or Palate Babies born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, which are among the most common birth defects, need individualized care from a team of health professionals that may continue to adulthood. Poverty and Child Abuse Poverty is a well-recognized risk factor for child abuse, but a new study found higher rates of child abuse fatalities in counties with higher concentrations of poverty. Programs to Diagnose Patients with Complex Medical Conditions Collaborative model of care for pediatric patients who are being treated by multiple specialists for complex medical conditions that have defied diagnosis. Predicting the Next 7 Great Achievements from Pediatric Research Advances in pediatric research have significantly reduced deaths and improved the quality of life for families worldwide over prior decades. Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations. Guidance for Disaster Preparedness in the NICU Disasters disproportionally affect vulnerable, technology-dependent people, including preterm and critically ill newborn infants. “Helping Babies Breathe” Program in Tanzania The program showed a 47% decrease in newborn deaths occurring in the first 24 hours of life during the initial implementation. Flu Vaccinations and Parents Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves. Race and Obesity in Adolescent Hypertension Race and ethnicity may tip the scale on how often adolescents with obesity also develop hypertension. View All AAP Resources Adolescent Health Learn about the Section on Adolescent health and how to get involved. Children's Oral Health Education, training, and advocacy for pediatricians to become an essential part of the oral health team. Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care Learn more about the AAP Council that supports pediatricians caring for these special populations. Health Topics Allergy and Immunology Learn more about the Section on Allergy and Immunology. Child Health Informatics Center Member resources for health information technology solutions to support quality child health care. Zika Virus Find webinars, videos, and other resources the AAP has prepared in response to the Zika virus. 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