About children

"Affluenza," poverty, substance abuse, media influence, the Internet, and religion are some of the major issues affecting children today. These and other concerns are discussed in this compilation of essays by leading authorities on children's health and well-being. Highly visual and easy to follow, this volume describes what life is like for today's children, discussing such topics as how they are affected by advertising in schools, the overweight epidemic, ADHD, and living in a post-9/11 world. The color illustrations, graphs, and charts found throughout make this an all-inclusive text that will give physicians, policy makers, educators, and parents an in-depth look at the lives of 21st-century children.