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Managing Chronic Health Conditions

In the United States, more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition,¹ such as asthma, obesity, other physical conditions, and behavior/learning problems. The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous and includes both daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

Chronic Health Conditions in School Settings [PPT – 6 MB] [PDF – 4 MB]
CDC Podcast on School Health Services
Infographic: Mental Health of School Nurses in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic: [PDF – 150 KB]—Highlights from a national survey conducted March 7-30, 2022.
Research Brief: Addressing the Needs of Students with Chronic Health Conditions: Strategies for Schools [PDF – 269KB]—About 25% of children aged 2 through 8 years have a chronic health condition, including asthma, obesity, other physical conditions, and behavior or learning problems.¹

Research Brief: Chronic Health Conditions and Academic Achievement [PDF – 288KB]—In the United States, more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition,¹ such as asthma, obesity, other physical conditions, and behavior/learning problems.
Fact Sheet: Health Insurance for Children: How Schools Can Help [PDF – 1MB]
Fact Sheet: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools: The Role of the School Nurse [PDF – 650KB]
National Center for Medical Home Implementation – School Nurses Linking with the Medical Home
School Health Profiles
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)

National Survey of Children’s Health. NSCH 2018 19: Number of Current or Lifelong Health Conditions, Nationwide, Age in 3 Groups website. childhealthdata.org. Accessed February 24, 2021.

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