Children in the United States are increasingly suffering from persistent or severe health conditions, many of which are preventable and could follow them into adulthood, according to new research. The findings come from a long-term survey of more than 230,

MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 1 in 3 children live with a chronic condition that could significantly affect their health for the rest of their lives, a new study says. Chronic illnesses affected more than 30% of children ages 5 to 17 by 2018, up from around 23% in 1999, researchers report in the journal Academic Pediatrics.

Nearly 1 in 3 children now live with a chronic condition that could impact their lifelong health, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 236,000 kids, teens and young adults who took part in the National Health Interview Survey.