title: The relationship of the changing structure of families and the health of children.
abstract: The changing family structure impacts on the physical and mental health, emotional state and academic performance of children. Children reared in other than a family with both biological parents have increased difficulties. Pediatric dentists will need to consider these realities in their treatment of an increasing diverse population of children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Waldman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004522:Educational Status; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D015406:Single Parent; D012922:Social Change; D014481:United States