Childhood chronic conditions on the rise

The number of children and youth in the United States with chronic health conditions has increased dramatically over the past 40 years, led by the rise in obesity, asthma, and attention deficit disorder. Midmorning looks at what's behind the increase, and what it could mean for the health care system.

Guests

• Mike Severson, M.D.: Pediatrician at the Brainerd Medical Center and a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Abraham Jacob, M.D.: Assistant professor in the division of general pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and director of the hospitalist program at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital.

Resources

• About Dr. Severson
• About Dr. Jacob