Duane Alexander

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock read more

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock market will never depend on it, but I hope the report will annually at least focus attention on the status and condition of our children.

The National Children's Study would follow more than 100,000 children, from before birth -- and, in some cases, even before read more

The National Children's Study would follow more than 100,000 children, from before birth -- and, in some cases, even before pregnancy.

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in read more

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in previous years.

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol abuse are leading contributors to preventable death in the United States. By early adulthood, a large read more

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol abuse are leading contributors to preventable death in the United States. By early adulthood, a large proportion of Americans smoke, are overweight, and drink alcohol to excess.

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children read more

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children eat, the air they breathe, their schools and neighborhoods, how often they see a health care provider and even the composition of the house dust in their homes.