Pediatrician Observes Impact of Expired Child Tax Credit

Child poverty in the U.S. has more than doubled in a year, largely due to the expiration of the expanded child tax credit. Pediatrician Megan Sandel has witnessed the negative impact on children's growth, weight, and school performance. She emphasizes the need for effective policies to support struggling families and calls on policymakers to prioritize investments in reducing child poverty. The recent rise in child poverty rates has sparked political debate over reinstating the expanded child tax credit, although progress in Congress has been slow.