From WebMD: U.S. adults continue to rate obesity as the biggest health problem for children, according to a 2009 poll conducted by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.The complete list of children's health concerns rated as a "big problem":
1. Childhood obesity
2. Drug abuse
3. Smoking/tobacco use
4. Bullying
5. Internet safety
6. Child abuse and neglect
7. Alcohol abuse
8. Stress
9. Not enough opportunities for physical activity
10. Teen pregnancy
Related reading:
DNA of children who experienced violence and bullying shows wear and tear that is associated with rapid aging http://goo.gl/FzY2i
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