home Poverty & Child Health 1 in 5 US children lives in poverty, and poverty is an important determinant of child health. The AAP provides resources to help pediatricians with caring for children in poverty, including practice tips, communications materials, and advocacy resources. AAP Policy Statement AAP policies address the impact of poverty on child health and provide recommendations for pediatricians AAP State and Federal Advocacy Resources Highlight Key Poverty Issues Tips and Messages Help Pediatricians Talk about Poverty and Child Health Learn more about this Why Focus on Poverty? 1 in 5 U.S. children lives in poverty.Research shows that living in poverty can have detrimental health consequences that are severe and lifelong. AAP Strategic Priority In response to the growing number of children living in poor households in the United States, the AAP is addressing “Poverty and Child Health” as a strategic priority. Practice Tips Pediatricians can work with their practice team and community partners to help address the needs of children and families in poverty. Advocacy Pediatricians provide a unique and powerful voice to advocate for children and families impacted by poverty. Talking About Poverty Key messages and tips help pediatricians talk about poverty and child health. Social Media Toolkits For Pediatricians We invite you to share these social media messages and graphics to raise awareness about poverty and child health. More > For Partners Help us raise awareness about how poverty impacts child health and together we can #FACEpoverty More > AAP Policies Poverty and Child Health in the US Published March 9, 2016 More > Mediators & Effects of Child Poverty Published March 9, 2016 More > Promoting Food Security for All Children Published October 2015 More > Advertising Disclaimer
