The new crisis in American kids' health

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Mortality rates, mental health conditions, obesity and chronic disease rates are all up significantly in American children. Why are kids in the U.S. so unhealthy? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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