Poor diet, processed foods, lack of exercise due to video games.
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The leading cause of obesity in kids today is a combination of factors, including excessive consumption of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, lack of physical activity, genetics, and environmental factors such as family dynamics and socioeconomic status. Additionally, factors like increased screen time and marketing of unhealthy foods to children also contribute to the rise in childhood obesity.
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Kids under 12 are typically more ticklish on average than older kids. This is because younger children have more sensitive nerve endings, making them more reactive to touch stimuli like tickling. As children grow older, their skin and nerve endings become less sensitive, leading to decreased ticklishness.
It is estimated that approximately 40,000 babies are born each year in the U.S. with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). FAS and FAE are preventable conditions caused by mothers consuming alcohol during pregnancy, leading to a range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral issues in children.
Approximately 4,400 children commit suicide each year in the United States due to bullying. This number includes both direct and indirect consequences of bullying, such as emotional trauma leading to suicide.
Approximately 6% of kids in the United States have a bedroom in their basement.