How does the AMA address emerging issues in Pediatrics?
The AMA actively monitors and responds to emerging health issues that impact children. This involves:
- Research and Data Collection: Conducting and supporting research to understand new threats to child health, such as the impact of environmental toxins or emerging infectious diseases. - Policy Development: Formulating policies that address new challenges, such as the rise in e-cigarette use among adolescents or the effects of social media on mental health. - Education and Awareness: Providing information and resources to both healthcare providers and the public to raise awareness about emerging pediatric health issues and how to address them. - Collaboration: Working with other health organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to develop comprehensive strategies for new pediatric health challenges.
