Author: Alamg

Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and antisocial behaviors. While psychopathy is not an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), it is closely associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder. There has been much debate around the prevalence of psychopathy, especially among children. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), here is what we know about the rates of children born with psychopathic tendencies. What is Psychopathy? Psychopathy is not a formal diagnosis, but rather a cluster of personality traits and behaviors. The key characteristics of psychopathy include: While psychopathy…

Education is crucial for a child’s development and future prospects. However, millions of children around the world do not have access to schooling. Understanding the scope of this problem is the first step toward solving it. This article will analyze the latest statistics on out-of-school children globally and examine the reasons why some kids do not attend school. What is the global number of out-of-school children? According to UNESCO’s 2022 Fact Sheet on out-of-school children, there were an estimated 244 million children, adolescents, and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who were out of school in 2021. This…

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children today. Approximately 6.1 million children under 18 years of age have asthma in the United States. That’s about 1 in 12 children or 8.4% of the pediatric population. But what’s behind these statistics? And how can we bring these numbers down? This article will take a closer look at asthma rates in children and provide key information for parents, doctors, and public health professionals. What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation of the airways. This inflammation causes the airways to swell and narrow, making…

Cancer is a devastating disease that can affect people of any age, including children. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Approximately 10,500 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. Understanding the prevalence of pediatric cancer and the most common types can help raise awareness and support for continued research into improved treatments and potential cures. What is the incidence rate of pediatric cancer in the U.S.? The incidence rate refers to the number of new cancer cases…

Visual impairment and blindness in children remain a major public health concern globally. Understanding the scale and demographics of childhood blindness is important for allocating resources and developing targeted public health interventions. This article will provide an in-depth look at the latest statistics on the number of children affected by blindness and visual impairment worldwide and in different regions. We will examine the leading causes of childhood blindness, at-risk populations, and trends over time. How Many Children Are Blind Worldwide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally around 1.4 million children are blind. This represents about 0.1% of children…