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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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  • 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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  • 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 approximately 85% of all children with high blood lead levels are Medicaid-eligible. (CDC)
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Dear Friends,

As Founder and Co-Chairman of the Children's Health Forum (CHF), I urge you to join in our fight against childhood diseases that disproportionately impact underserved communities. With your help and generous contributions, we can lay the foundation for a healthier and more productive America tomorrow.

At the Children's Health Forum, we believe every adult has a responsibility to protect our nation's children. Please support our mission to eradicate childhood lead poisoning, and make an impact against preventable childhood diseases such as asthma and pediatric HIV/AIDS. We want to ensure that all our nation's children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Please contribute today!

Best regards,

Dr. Benjamin Hooks

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