Children are disproportionately affected by turtle-associated salmonellosis, not only through increased susceptibility but also through increased hand-to-mouth behaviors.
Breastfeeding offers children a number of long-lasting health effects such as a lower risk of developing respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, and otitis media.
Children have unprecedented access to media devices—it is estimated that 72% of children and 89% of adolescents have at least 1 device in their sleep environment.