To close achievement gap, US must address major health risks for urban minority youth, study finds

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 19:21 in Psychology & Sociology

A meta-study has identified seven health issues that work together to hold children back. They are: poor eyesight, skipped breakfasts, bullying, teen pregnancy, asthma, lack of physical activity and hyperactivity. Researchers say all seven must be addressed together in order to close the achievement gap.

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