Smoking, Drug abuse and Childhood Obesity are the top 3 health problems for Americans. According to this national Poll conducted by C.S. Mott children’s hospital, Internet safety is the major concern for American women. Teen pregnancy is the no.1 health problem for blacks.
This survey was conducted in March 14-26, 2007, adult Americans were asked to rate 17 different health problems for children.
Among the top 3 health problems, Smoking and Drug abuse are in gradual decline while Childhood obesity reached epidemic proportions due to lack of diet control and sedentary lifestyle. According to the survey, eating disorders and childhood cancer are not much concern for Americans.
Other top health concerns for Americans:4. Alcohol abuse
5. Driving accidents
6. Teen Pregnancy
7. Internet safety
8. School violence
9. Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
10. Abuse and Neglect.
Childhood Obesity:
Courtesy: Foodfacts.
Among these, Internet safety is a new concern while Childhood Obesity is the rapidly rising health problem for American adults. Parents should deaddict the children from Television and Internet. They should encourage the children to take more outdoor activities. Government should ban unhygienic junk food ads on television and print medium.
Government should control violence and sex content in TV Channels and movies. These days, children are exposing to sex and violence at an early age. If this trend continues, teen pregnancy and school violence will occupy top slots in the future surveys.
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