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Closing the Equity Gap: Early Intervention in Sickle Cell Disease.
- Source :
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Pediatrics . Jul2024, Vol. 154 Issue 1, p1-2. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article calls for actions to close the inequity gap in access to early intervention (EI) services for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). It informs about the government funding that support EI programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act . It urges for the expansion of eligibility criteria and increased funding to increase access to EI and for pediatricians to inform patients and families of programs and opportunities that support children development.
- Subjects :
- *SICKLE cell anemia treatment
*COGNITION disorder risk factors
*RISK assessment
*PATIENT education
*SICKLE cell anemia
*EARLY medical intervention
*AFRICAN Americans
*HUMAN services programs
*SEVERITY of illness index
*EMOTIONS
*BLACK people
*DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities
*WELL-being
*DISEASE risk factors
*DISEASE complications
UNITED States. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00314005
- Volume :
- 154
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178262833
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065090