Fast Facts
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African-American children are twice as likely to be hospitalized for asthma and are four times as likely to die from asthma as Caucasian children. (EPA)
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It is estimated that one in every five African-American children living in an older home has an elevated blood lead level. (CDC)
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Approximately eight million children in the United States suffer from asthma, a leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations and school absenteeism. (CDC)
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People with diabetes are at great risk of developing serious health complications over time, such as heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, and stroke. (CDC)
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Approximately 310,000 children living in the United States have elevated levels of lead in their blood that are high enough to cause irreversible damage to their health. (CDC)
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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States. About 180,000 children under age 18 years – approximately one in every 400 – suffer from diabetes. (CDC)
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Welcome to the Children's Health Forum (CHF). The Children's Health Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and eradication of childhood diseases that disproportionately impact underserved communities. We do this through outreach, public education, and collaboration with states and cities seeking programs and funding to promote prevention.
CHF's primary activity has been in the prevention of childhood lead poisoning, the most significant and preventable environmental health problem facing America's children. We also focus on juvenile diabetes, asthma, and pediatric AIDS.
Join us in our efforts to promote proactive and pragmatic ways to prevent childhood diseases
What's New
- 09/03/2010: HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant for FY2010 is Now Available
- 09/01/2010 - HUD Grant Program: Release of the 2010 NOFA
- 07/09/2010: EPA Rule Increases Protection from Lead-Paint Poisoning
- 07/08/2010: Job Posting: HKC RI Program Coordinator
- 06/30/2010: HUD Grant Program
- 05/05/2010: Remarks of CHF Board Member Olivia Morgan at Memorial for Dr. Hooks
- 04/20/2010: Statement from Melanie Hudson, executive director of the Children’s Health Forum on Passing of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Hooks
Spotlight
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) continues the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program to provide funding to at-risk communities across the United States. Learn more about the grantees and the application process.
- In an effort to educate children and families and provide critical health screening services to underserved communities, CHF created the Children’s Health Days Program.
- CHF continues to work with communities across the United States to address the needs of underserved children.
- CHF releases video spotlighting the organization and its mission.
- CHF continues to make strides in Rhode Island with the Healthy Kids Collaborative (HKC).
- For additional information about CHF’s programs and community involvement click here.