Cancer, Health Care, Substance Use News Noted in August Kidsdata News Roundup

The latest Kidsdata News Roundup now is available — read it here.

A few key items:

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use

Anti-Smoking Efforts Compete Against Childhood Obesity for Attention and Funding
(NY Times, 7/27/10, by Wilson)

Health Care

Health Insurers Win Concession on Coverage for Children; Allowed to Set Limited ‘Open Enrollment’ Periods
(SF Chronicle, 7/28/10)

High School Dropouts

Teens with ADHD More Likely to Drop Out of High School, Study Shows
(CNN, 7/28/10)

Weight

Study: Obesity Drops Among Kids in School-Based Health Program
(NY Times, 7/12/10, by Rabin)

Know of news that we should include in our next edition of the Kidsdata News Roundup? Leave a comment.

Posted by Felicity Simmons

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