One in Three: The Childhood Chronic Health Crisis - AI Podcast

Story at-a-glance

• One in three children in the United States now lives with a chronic health condition that will follow them into adulthood
• Asthma, ADHD, autism, and prediabetes are rising steadily each year, making it harder for children to succeed in school and life
• Children from low-income families face the highest risk, with poverty and lack of stable employment directly tied to chronic health problems
• Environmental toxins, poor diet, and stress are major drivers of these conditions
• Early detection and prevention through clean eating, better sleep, sunlight, and stress management are key to protecting your child’s future