Managing Chronic Health Conditions

About 25% of children in the United States aged 2 to 8 years have a chronic health condition such as asthma, obesity, other physical conditions, and behavior/learning problems.1 The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous and includes both daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

  1. Van Cleave J, Gortmaker SL, Perrin JM. Dynamics of obesity and chronic health conditions among children and youth. J. Am. Med. Assoc. 2010;303(7):623-630.