Since 1989, American parents have adopted more than 14,000 Chinese children. The authors concluded that these children show a similar pattern of growth and developmental delays and medical problems to that seen in other groups of internationally adopted children. The notable exception was the increased incidence of elevated lead levels, found in 14 percent of the Chinese children. These studies were published in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, but do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Academy. The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Social variables allow researchers to better understand the cause of a child's illness.
For example, racial prejudice may also influence access to, and the quality of health care services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.