Sentences with phrase «particularly among young children»

Flu is a serious disease, particularly among young children, older adults and people with certain chronic health conditions such as asthma, heart disease and diabetes.

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In a country where alcoholism, gun violence, and drugs lure a lot of young people (particularly young men) into destructive lifestyles, World Vision has implemented leadership initiatives, after - school programs, and peace programs that seem to be making a difference, particularly among sponsored children who grow into adults.

With the rapid increase in single - sport specialization among children, orthopedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult - type injuries in our young athletes, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

With the rapid increase in single - sport specialization among children, orthopaedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult - type injuries in our young athletes, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

These changes are brought about principally by the increased participation of women in employment, but this has led to a cultural shift in the way men view caring for children — as women's aspirations have changed, so have men's: the desire to participate more in the lives of their children is growing in all social groups, particularly among younger parents.

Since many of these dads were young and poor, this is particularly good news, since these fathers are among the least likely to maintain contact with their children, yet are probably the most important to their children — given that highly disadvantaged children suffer most from «father absence».

Simply put, magnetic Scrabble boards are wildly popular particularly, among parents of young children.

As the nation's leading organization dedicated to educating parents, companies, children, educators and policymakers about Internet issues, FOSI is eager to tackle online safety with Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat, which is particularly popular among young people.

Some dental malocclusions have been found more commonly among pacifier users than nonusers, but the differences generally disappeared after pacifier cessation.284 In its policy statement on oral habits, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states that nonnutritive sucking behaviors (ie, fingers or pacifiers) are considered normal for infants and young children and that, in general, sucking habits in children to the age of 3 years are unlikely to cause any long - term problems.285 There is an approximate 1.2 - to 2-fold increased risk of otitis media associated with pacifier use, particularly between 2 and 3 years of age.286, 287 The incidence of otitis media is generally lower in the first year of life, especially the first 6 months, when the risk of SIDS is the highest.288, — , 293 However, pacifier use, once established, may persist beyond 6 months, thus increasing the risk of otitis media.

It will also assure that we put justice on the side of those among us who are most vulnerable, particularly young children.»

«Our findings clearly support the contention that child or adolescent maltreatment specifically is an important risk factor for maladaptive functioning in young adulthood among women with childhood ADHD, particularly with respect to depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior,» Guendelman said.

Studies have suggested that active video games are particularly helpful when working towards health and fitness goals, especially among children, adolescents and young adults.

Commenting on the implications of the 2014 research, National Literacy Trust UK Director, Jonathan Douglas, says it highlights the fact that more needs to be done to promote writing among children and young people, particularly boys.

There is a higher incidence of depression and anxiety in women with young children, particularly among those who are young, unsupported and living in socio - economically disadvantaged circumstances (Brown and Harris, 1978; Petterson et al., 2001).