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SURVEY RESULTS Adults say kids' health worse today A survey examines how the average consumer perceives major health issues for U.S. children. B ullying, stress, obesity and depression-these are some of the toughest challenges and health concerns children face today. Health care workers on the front lines of children's hospitals and pediatricians' offices see these issues every day, but how does the average consumer perceive major health issues for U.S. children? Survey findings released in April show adults agree: Children's health seems worse than over the last several decades. To gain an understanding of the public's perception of children's health, the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan surveyed roughly 2,700 adults in collaboration with Children's Hospital Association. The survey found that compared to when they were children:  55 percent of adults perceive kids today to have worse mental or emotional health  42 percent of adults perceive kids today to have worse physical health  65 percent of adults perceive kids today to have less quality family time Respondents say today's kids' mental or emotional health is worse than during their own childhoods and physical health is worse, too. This finding may correlate with medical and public health innovations that have generally focused on physical health ailments and less on behavioral concerns. These findings suggest child health must become a higher priority at the national and community levels. The poll results also suggest that adults in the U.S. today would support a stronger focus on research and programs for children's mental and emotional health, where most respondents perceive a clear need. PROTECTING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES? THAT'S OUR SPECIALTY. Accident Insurance CHA member hospitals have trusted The Hartford for over 10 years. From positive employee education and enrollment experiences to powerful protection, we deliver. Critical Illness The Hartford's Employee Choice Benefits includes an expanded Voluntary product offering that can help you attract and retain talent while managing your costs. Life AD&D Disability Visit THEHARTFORD.COM/EMPLOYEECHOICE for more information. Prepare. Protect. Prevail. With The Hartford.® The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including issuing companies Hartford Life Insurance Company and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. This is an insurance advertisement. 5975 NS 06/16 © 2016 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL S TODAY Summer 2016 29 http://www.THEHARTFORD.COM/EMPLOYEECHOICE

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