Structural racism creates an environment that affects the risk of injury and death for children who are vulnerable by virtue of race, ethnicity, poverty, or where they live.
Andrew W. Kiragu, MD, FAAP, FCCM
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Keeping kids safe in the water
For every child who dies from drowning, another eight receive emergency department care for non-fatal drowning.Â
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Childhood injuries: the other epidemic
More children die from injuries than all other causes combined.
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Returning to school in the Age of COVID
As we begin to gear up for the beginning of the school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics has laid out guidelines to help ensure the safe return to school for children.
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The death of Elijah McClain—reflections on living with autism while Black
Elijah McClain died at age 23 after walking home from a convenience store.