Showing papers by "Neal Halfon published in 2017"
TL;DR: ACEs are distributed across the income ladder and not just concentrated below the poverty level, suggesting that a more comprehensive policy strategy that includes targeted as well as universal interventions is warranted.
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01 Jan 2017
TL;DR: Results: The population was largely African-American (83.4%), with a mean age of approximately 3 years, and at least 78% of children came from homes where drug use was a primary reason for placement.
Abstract: Results: The population was largely African-American (83.4%), with a mean age of approximately 3 years. At least 78% of children came from homes where drug use was a primary reason for placement. A history of maternal drug use was present in 94% of infants. The number of placements ranged from one to eight (mean, 2.0). Placement changes were common. Over 20% of children had growth abnormalities, 30% had neurologic abnormalities, and 16% had asthma. Fewer than 20% of children had no medical conditions, while 28.8% had three or more conditions. Over 80% of children had developmental, emotional, or behavioral problems. Emotional, relational, and behavioral problems were more common in children first placed after 2 years of age and in those with a greater number of placements (\g=x\2=12.6, P<.05).
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