Children's health in the U.S. has significantly worsened over 17 years, with rising obesity rates and chronic diseases. A study highlights that children today are more likely to face mental health problems, such as depression. Researchers utilized 170 indicators and multiple data sources, revealing a consistent decline in children's health. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized this issue, noting children are undernourished and overmedicated. Experts believe recent policy actions, including cuts to health agencies and funding, will exacerbate these health trends for U.S. children.
"The surprising part of the study wasn't any with any single statistic; it was that there's 170 indicators, eight data sources, all showing the same thing: a generalized decline in kids' health."
"The health of kids in America is not as good as it should be, not as good as the other countries, and the current policies of this administration are definitely going to make it worse."
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