Abstract
BACKGROUND and SPECIFIC AIMS: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that food insecurity (FI) at any level increases a child's risk of illness, hospitalizations, behavioral problems, and suffering in school. Growth and development is a major concern in pediatric patients and is a specific concern for pediatric cardiology patients. 1.2 million people living in Allegheny County are food insecure. Based on national data, roughly 42,000 of these individuals are children1, 2. The original Hunger Vital Signs (HVS) asks families two …
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