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Youth
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Two
facts have steered the National Spine Foundation to devote
efforts on youth programs:
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Anywhere from 12% to 26% of children and adolescents will
suffer from acute (short-term) lower back pain. Education
in prevention and treatment of back pain should begin
with young people.
• According to the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.4 million new healthcare
workers will be required by the year 2012 due to an aging
population and longer life expectancies. Encouraging young
people to pursue careers in healthcare will be a critical
factor to our ability to treat spine disease.
In addressing these pressing
needs, the National Spine Foundation has plans underway
in the following areas:
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A scholarship program for underprivileged high school
students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare
professions.
• Healthcare camp: a summer program that will provide
teenagers information about healthcare careers. (Tentatively
planned for Summer 2007)
• Classroom visits by medical professionals into
schools, the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club and other youth
programs to provide information on healthy living and
exercise to help prevent back pain.
If you would like to support the efforts of our youth
programs through donations or volunteering your time,
please contact
us for more information. |
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