The United States leads in wealth and technology, yet U.S. children (ages 1 to 19) face an 80 percent higher risk of mortality than those in many developed nations, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Chronic illness is also a problem among U.S. children. According to a 2020 Centers for Disease Control report, nearly 13 percent of children ages 2–5 and 21 percent of children ages 6–11 were obese.

From child obesity to screen time to genetically modified food, readers of The Epoch Times share opinions on the root causes of childhood health.{ai:summary}<p>The United States leads in wealth and technology, yet a JAMA study shows children ages 1–19 have about 80% higher mortality risk than peers in many developed nations.</p><p>CDC 2020 data also show obesity: about 13% of ages 2–5 and 21% of ages 6–11. #health</p>

Survey: Readers Are Concerned About Children’s Health, Suggest Solutions

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