Majority of Parents Believe Children’s Physical and Mental Health Is Getting Worse

Aug. 18, 2025
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Most parents in the United States believe children’s health is declining, according to a national poll from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Top concerns include the effects of social media and excessive screen time, as well as children’s nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Read on to learn more about what parents are saying and why it matters.

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