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Energy Insecurity is a Major Threat to Child Health

by Annie Gayman; Deborah A. Frank; Elizabeth L. March; John T. Cook; Sharon Coleman; Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba

Feb 18, 2010
  • Children and Youth
  • Energy and Environment
  • Health

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With the recession and this winter's harsh weather, many families are facing a choice between eating and heating. Research by Children's HealthWatch shows that young children whose families struggle to pay their utility bills ('energy insecure' families) are more likely to suffer a host of problems including food insecurity, poor health, hospitalizations and developmental delays. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides low-income households with assistance in paying their utility bills, is effective at shielding young children from the harmful effects of energy insecurity. According to research by Children's HealthWatch, young children whose families received LIHEAP were less likely to be at risk for growth problems and had healthier weights for their age. By appropriating the maximum authorized funding for LIHEAP and ensuring that climate change legislation buffers vulnerable families and children from the harmful effects of higher energy prices, Congress will be taking important steps to protect children's health.

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  • North America / United States
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Title: Energy Insecurity is a Major Threat to Child Health
Publication date 2010-02-18
Publication Year 2010
Authors Annie Gayman , Deborah A. Frank , Elizabeth L. March , John T. Cook , Sharon Coleman , Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba
Copyright holder(s) Children's HealthWatch
Geographical Focus North America / United States
Keywords children s health , food insecurity , energy assistance , energy , low income families
Document type Survey , Text
Language English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/energy-insecurity-is-a-major-threat-to-child-health.html
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