Neighborhood violence exposure linked to unmet health needs in children

Millions of U.S. children exposed to neighborhood violence experience worse school performance, increased substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic medical conditions with disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.

Across American neighborhoods where violence has become a fixture of daily life, children are not only bearing the psychological and physical weight of that exposure — they are also being denied the care that might ease it. A multi-institution study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that neighborhood violence, independent of poverty or insurance status, creates its own barrier between children and the healthcare system. The pattern is most painful in mental health: children who need care most are least likely to receive it. This is not merely a medical finding — it

Neighborhood violence exposure linked to unmet health needs in children

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